Economics and International Finance (Taught)

Do you want a high-flying career in finance, economic consultancy or trading and investments? Are you a great communicator with strong analytical skills? Whether you want to work in the city, or other major world financial centres, this degree will give you a kick start into an amazing highly paid career.

The MSc Economics and International Finance programme at Swansea University aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in many of the key concepts, modelling approaches and research techniques deployed in key areas of economics, which also have important applications within finance.

The programme 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.

Blending advanced economic theory and practices with relevant finance topics, this programme will prepare you for a finance-focused career anywhere in the world.

Why Economics and International Finance 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

Modules may include: Dissertation - Economics; Corporate Finance; Microeconomics; Macroeconomics; Econometrics; Empirical Finance; Risk Management; Equities & Fixed Income Securities; Corporate Governance & Ethics; Asset Management; Behavioural Finance; International Banking and Regulation; Industrial Organisation; Monetary Economics; Development Economics; Labour Economics; Contending Perspectives in Economics.