About the course

Combine core economics knowledge and theory with relevant financial topics to develop your skills for a finance-focused career. Our MSc Economics and Finance course is designed to give you the skills to start your career in a financial institution, consultancy, ministry of finance or economics, or a central bank. On this specialist master's, you’ll study advanced economic theory alongside relevant finance topics, some of which are taught by our School of Management. You will:

　　explore how economics can be used to help address real financial issues, such as global financial crises.

　　gain a deeper understanding of econometrics to interpret and analyse empirical data effectively

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Bath
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Bath

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bath

You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.

　　To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in economics or an appropriate quantitative subject such as engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.

　　You should have studied microeconomics (or economic theory, game theory, industrial organisation) and econometrics (or statistics, regression analysis or statistical inference).

　　You are also expected to have obtained good marks in at least five units/modules, comprising microeconomics and econometrics (or statistics), and three other quantitative units such as macroeconomics, calculus, matrix algebra, data analysis, game theory, operational research, probability, or financial engineering. These modules should preferably have been taken in your final two years of study.

　　IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components

　　TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Bath. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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