Masters Degree Description
Do you want a high flying, well paid economics career in government, business or finance? Do you have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills and are you a good communicator?
Economics plays an important role in the business world providing an understanding of the motives and actions of customers, suppliers, competitors, employers and financiers. It’s also crucial for informing the strategic and operational decision making of managers and directors. On this degree, you’ll acquire transferrable skills that will make you highly sought after by employers across the public and private sectors, and accelerate you into a high earning career.
Your MSc Economics programme at Swansea University is designed for graduates in economics related subject areas who are looking for an advanced programme to enhance their career or explore further research opportunities.
WHY ECONOMICS AT SWANSEA?
- All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industry and academic knowledge
- Our staff regularly advise organisations and government agencies with policy development and economic research and publish international learning research journals
Entry Requirements
Students must attain a minimum 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an economics related undergraduate degree. While a prior degree in Economics is expected, students with a background in a mathematically oriented subject area will be eligible for consideration, such as chemistry, maths, computer science, engineering, physics, finance or statistics.
Fees
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Programme Funding
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries for both taught and research courses to help you fund your study.
Student Destinations
We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.
Your MSc Economics programme will give you the skills to forge a thriving career in a competitive environment across a variety of sectors.
Your next role could be in any of these:
- Investment banking
- Management consultancy
- Politics
Module Details
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