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University of Bath: Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets
Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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Department | Economics |
Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk |
pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Enhance your economics knowledge, with a focus on the application of economic and financial theory in contemporary banking and financial sector settings.**
Closely related to our MSc Applied Economics course, MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets allows you to develop your core economics knowledge within the context of banking and financial institutions.
You'll receive rigorous training in the main aspects of economic and financial theory, and learn to apply your advanced understanding of the subject to contemporary challenges and issues. This combination aims to prepare you for a variety of careers.
Alongside these core themes, you can select from a range of supplementary optional units to tailor the course to your personal interests and aspirations. These will cover topics like:
- behavioural economics and finance
- environmental and natural resource economics
- economics of politics
- macroeconomic policy and institutions
- applied financial economics
- machine learning applications in economics and finance
**MSc project**
The course culminates with a project, in the form of two policy briefs or a traditional dissertation.
Both options give you the opportunity to apply your newly acquired knowledge to a specific economic area or debate that interests you or is relevant to your career aspirations.
**Policy briefs**
The policy briefs allow you to communicate the practical implications of a real-world piece of policy, or your own research into challenge or issue, to an audience of public sector (central banks and market regulators) or private sector (investment banks and funds) practitioners.
You will conduct appropriate research and data analysis (if necessary), before presenting your findings as a written report.
**Dissertation**
You can choose to do a traditional dissertation. This enables you to use sophisticated economic theories in a piece of applied research work.
**Learn from experts in the field**
You will learn from experts in the core strands of economics, as well as a diverse range of specialisms within the banking and finance sectors. Their enthusiasm, knowledge and expertise will shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.
**Use specialist facilities**
You’ll have access to some of the latest industry-standard statistical, mathematical and econometric software in our computer labs, including EViews, Stata, Matlab and Python.
**Gain important career skills**
On successful completion of the course, you will be able to:
- understand and apply financial theories and concepts to a wide range of economic scenarios, including portfolio allocation, asset pricing and risk management
- apply theories and statistical tools to analyse, visualise and conceptualise economic and financial data
- use mathematical, statistical and econometric methods to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problems
- conduct applied research in both private and public contexts (investment banking and insurance, central banks, market regulators, etc.)
We limit student numbers on this course to ensure a collegiate atmosphere and a high degree of interaction between students and lecturers.
**Graduate prospects**
This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical abilities required to work in various careers within economics. These include banking, consulting, governmental organisations and research institutions. It also provides suitable preparation for doctoral study and future roles in academia.
Common graduate roles in applied economics include:
- applied economist
- civil servant
- consultant
- financial analyst
- investment banker
- risk analyst
Recent graduates have gone on to work in a number of different roles across the world in organisations such as:
- World Bank
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- HSBC
- JP Morgan Chase & Co
- Deloitte
- HMRC and other government institutions both in the UK and overseas
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. We welcome applications from those with a 2:2 honours degree (or its international equivalent) in subjects with a high level of economics content. To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a social science or business-related discipline such as business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance or politics. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Gain a strong grounding in advanced economics. Take your knowledge a step further by applying it to the field that most interests you.**
Our MSc Applied Economics and MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets provide rigorous training in all the main aspects of economics. We are one of the only universities in the UK offering this level of specialisation on this type of master's.
Starting with a comprehensive refresher in essential maths and economics skills, you will go on to receive advanced training in the analysis of problems in applied microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and strategic decision-making.
Most importantly, you will then have the opportunity to tailor the course to the area of business or policy you are most interested in, giving you additional expertise and a head start when seeking work in that field.
You will develop your knowledge of quantitative methods beyond undergraduate level and gain the mathematical, statistical and econometric skills to carry out quantitative analyses of applied economics problems.
You will consolidate your research skills further during the dissertation, which you will work on over the summer under the supervision of one of our experienced lecturers. The research training you receive will prepare you well for going into research positions in a government or commercial context.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- analyse and interpret economic data and critically evaluate existing research
- apply economic concepts to specific economic and policy questions, focusing in particular on the area of business or policy that most interests you
- design and undertake independent research projects
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**Learning and teaching**
Our teaching staff are active researchers and regularly publish in the top economics journals. You'll benefit from their economic expertise.
**Graduate prospects**
Both courses are ideal preparation for careers within government or industry that require a thorough knowledge of economics.
Recent graduates of our MSc Applied Economics course have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles, such as:
- Business Manager
- Macro Economist
- Risk Controller
- Sales Manager
The organisation's graduates have gone on to work at include:
- HSBC
- Huawei
- IBM
- NielsenIQ
Recent graduates of our MSc Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets course have gone on to work in a wide variety of roles, such as:
- Analyst
- Analytical Consultant
- Account Manager
- Loan Manager
The organisation's graduates have gone on to work at include:
- Deloitte
- People’s Bank of China
- PwC
- Morgan Stanley
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | * You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. * We welcome applications from those with a 2:2 honours degree (or its international equivalent) in subjects with a high level of economics content. * To apply for this course, you must have an undergraduate degree in a social science or business-related discipline such as business administration, finance, accounting, international trade, banking, financial management, public finance or politics. * We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. * If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
About the University of Bath
At Bath we are known for excellence in teaching and research; our welcoming community; and for providing students with outstanding preparation for the workplace. We are:
- Top 10 in all national league tables including top 5 in the Complete University Guide 2024
- Ranked 4th for graduate prospects in the Complete University Guide 2024
- Among the top 10% of universities worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings 2024 at 148th
Our academic programmes are designed to provide both rigorous intellectual challenge and real-world relevance, giving you the opportunity to study with researchers who …
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