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Economics and Finance

Swansea University
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Swansea, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics and Finance at Swansea University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Economics and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Location: Swansea, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have a breadth of industrial and academic knowledge
  2. Swansea is joint 1st in Wales for international ranked research (REF 2014)
  3. 93% of Swansea students in employment or further study within six months of  graduating
  4. High\ncontact time – each module includes a 2 hour lecture (class sizes\napproximately 150 students) followed by a 1 hour seminar/tutorial (class\nsizes capped at 30) every single week
  5. Scholarships available for outstanding students

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Students must attain a minimum 2:2 (or overseas equivalent) in an economics related undergraduate degree. 

Non-native\nEnglish speakers must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no\ncomponent less than 5.5 or Swansea University recognised equivalent. If\nyou have studied an undergraduate degree taught through the medium of\nEnglish you maybe exempt from this requirement.

For\nstudents who fall short of only the English language requirement we\noffer a range of Pre-Master\'s training programmes that you may take\nbefore starting your Master\'s qualification.

For\nstudents who fall significantly short of the general entry requirement\nwe offer a Pre-Master’s programme via International College Wales\nSwansea that will allow you to enter our postgraduate programmes.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About Swansea University

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Swansea, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months