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International Economics, Banking and Finance MSc

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International Economics, Banking and Finance MSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Master

    • Duration:

      1 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      23 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 8,350 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 20,950

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Cardiff University

    Cardiff University opened in 1883, and received its royal charter only a year later. At the time, it was called the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, and had just over 150 students, full and part-time. The name was changed to University College, Cardiff in 1972, and then to Cardiff University in 1999, 11 […]

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    Course Summary

    Cardiff University’s International Economics, Banking and Finance MSc program is delivered by the world’s first Public Value Business School, and this dedication to enacting positive change shines through in what you’ll learn. Cardiff’s Business School is also ranked 1st in the UK for research environment, and 6th in the UK for research excellence.

    This degree is perfect both for those who intend to achieve success in international business, banking or finance and those who intend to become researchers. You can specialise as well, in areas like Trade, Finance, Banking or other monetary issues.

    The program will see you becoming part of a community dedicated to social improvement and economic development. You’ll benefit from the school’s AACSB International certification, and can even study electronic trading in the purpose-built Trading Room facility, if you select that module.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This course is typically delivered over a single year, in three stages. The first two terms consist of taught modules of the core curriculum. These will combine to give you a deep understanding of many aspects of the banking, economics and banking industries on an international level. The last term will see you research and complete a dissertation.

    Taught Modules:

    • International Banking 15 credits
    • Issues in Money Banking and Finance 15 credits
    • Macroeconomics 15 credits
    • Microeconomics: Economics of Uncertainty 15 credits
    • Principles of Finance 15 credits
    • Principles of Money and Banking 15 credits
    • Quantitative Methods 15 credits

    The Dissertation is worth 60 credits.

    Note that these modules are given as examples, and the list is subject to change.

    Learning And Teaching

    Cardiff’s Business School uses heavily research-led teaching methods, as is appropriate to a leading research university. The teaching staff are mostly researches themselves, and bring a great deal of cutting edge expertise to every taught module. You will also study real world examples and case studies, showing you how these theories are applied in the real world.

    Career Possibilities

    Cardiff University’s International Economics, Banking and Finance MSc has an excellent post-graduation employment rate. Graduates have gone on to found careers at organisations like The Bank of England, Eurobank, the European Commission and in many Chinese financial institutions.

    Most importantly, you’ll have learned transferrable skills such as research and analysis, critical thinking, finding evidence-based solutions, communication in writing and speech, quantitative analysis, task and project management and vital IT skills specific to the financial disciplines. With those, you could begin a great career nearly anywhere.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    This MSc program typically requires applicants to have achieved at least a 2:1 honours degree, with a GPA in the 3.0 to 4.0 range. Other accreditations are accepted, at an equivalent level.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students                         

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated by an IELTS score of 6.5 or better overall, with no less than 5.5 in any one component.

    International students must also have earned a degree that is the equivalent of that required for UK and EU students.

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