Course summary
Master the knowledge that shapes global economies and financial markets. Our MSc Economics and Finance is designed to equip you with specialist knowledge in economics and finance. Graduate with the skills and confidence to thrive as a professional economist. Whether you pursue an academic career or apply your skills in government, industry, or commerce, you’ll be ready to make an impact wherever economics meets the real world. Learn from our financial expert lecturers at Cardiff School of Management, who are not only academic thinkers and active researchers, but professionals sharing their own industry experience. Plus, take advantage of full access to the Financial Times online, one of the world’s most trusted financial resources, to help you understand the wider economic environment.
Modules
The programme comprises of a taught element, worth 140 credits and a final compulsory non-taught Dissertation worth 40 credits. The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of the 180 credits. The taught element of the programme is delivered over two semesters, where each taught module is worth 20 credits. The taught modules to be completed are: Compulsory Taught Modules: Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Banking, Economics and Finance (20 credits) Econometrics and Data Analysis (20 credits) Macroeconomic Analysis (20 credits) Microeconomic Analysis (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits) Optional Taught Modules* (choice of two): Capital Markets and Derivatives (20 credits) Corporate Finance (20 credits) Finance of International Business (20 credits) International Political Economy (20 credits) Management of Finance (20 credits) Principles of Islamic Finance (20 credits) Development of Professional Skills and Employability (20 credits) Quantitative Finance (20 credits) *Please note that optional modules run subject to demand and availability.
Assessment method
The professional world our successful graduates are aiming to enter are seeking students that are able to conduct useful research, think critically about that research and apply to complex problems – this ,inter alia, necessitates effective use of modern ICT and the ability to utilise knowledge effectively. Particularly within this field graduates will be expected to show excellent quantitative skills. These students will be assumed to process effective two-way communication skills and be comfortable and effective in self-managed and team environments. The formative and summative assessments necessary to develop, hone and showcase these abilities are, of necessity many and varied and these programmes will expose the students to individual coursework, and presentations, group tasks, reflective logs, role-playing as well as traditional closed book examinations.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Applicants should meet one of the following: - Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a relevant area (Accounting, Economics or Finance) with a minimum of a 2:2 classification. Students with a general Business Studies degree with a relevant pathway or substantive appropriate module coverage will be considered on a case by case basis; - Have a minimum of five years relevant work experience in the field of finance; - Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body. In some instances those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from specific taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case by case basis with the Programme Director. In general terms graduates from non-financial disciplines will not normally have the pre-existing skills set to succeed on the programme BUT such students are welcome to apply and such applications will be viewed on an individual basis. International Applicants Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the Cardiff Met website. Selection Procedure: Application form and if necessary an interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| England | £1225 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
| Scotland | £1225 | Module |
| Wales | £1225 | Module |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Cardiff Metropolitan University
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