Economics (MSc)

at Cardiff University

The Programme is offered in full-time mode and lasts twelve months. You will take a total of 8 taught modules compiled from a combination of compulsory and optional modules in stage one, and complete a dissertation in stage two.
 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/23 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.
 

Core knowledge and understanding, intellectual and other skills are acquired via lectures, seminars and guided study. These activities will include staff and student-led presentations and case studies. Some optional modules also involve practical sessions.
 

More advanced knowledge and understanding is acquired by independent study, computer aided learning and, in some options, project work. In respect of other skills, you will also have the opportunity to benefit from the Trading Room located at the School and attend University approved courses provided by the Careers Service.

Academic requirements:
 

Typically, you will need to have either:

• 2:1 honours degree (GPA 3.0/4.0) in economics or a related subject, which must include the following modules all passed with at least UK 60%/2:1, or equivalent: econometrics (or equivalent quantitative module) and macroeconomics, or an equivalent international degree

• a university-recognised equivalent academic qualification

• or relevant professional experience in economics or an economics-related field evidenced by references.
   

English Language requirements:
 

IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other subskills, or an accepted equivalent.
 

Application deadline:
 

We allocate places on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend you apply as early as possible.
 

Selection process:
 

We will review your application and if you meet the entry requirements, we will make you an offer.

Fees for home status

Tution Fees - £8,700

Fees for overseas status

Tution Fees - £21,950

At Cardiff Business School, you’ll receive a career-changing education from world-leading academics that have different points of view. They’ll challenge your thinking as you consider the world of business from a range of alternative perspectives.
 

On our MSc in Economics, you’ll benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Career Enhancer Team. They’re ready and waiting to identify events and opportunities to help you achieve your future aspirations.
 

We’ve developed relationships that range from the largest multinationals to the smallest micro-businesses, and include a wide variety of social enterprises and cooperatives. We use these networks to deliver value for our students through:
 

• real-world case studies and insights

• guest lectures

• field trips and workshops.
   

This wide ranging and varied learning experience will help enhance your career and demonstrate how you can make a difference along the way.
 

A master’s degree in Economics provides students with a thorough and advanced understanding of economics and quantitative methods and a training in using statistical data (especially relating to the economic and financial world) to write reports and make oral presentations. As such it provides suitable training for a range of careers including working in government policy, as a public or private sector economist, as a management consultant or an analyst in business or financial services.
 

Placements
 

We do not currently offer placements as part of this academic programme