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Economics & Finance

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Tuition GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 31 August 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Bath, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics & Finance at University of Bath 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 & 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
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Bath, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Economics & 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. Microeconomics
  2. Macroeconomics
  3. Financial economics
  4. Econometrics for Economics & Finance
  5. Financial Econometrics
  6. Corporate Finance
  7. International Monetary Economics
  8. Financial Derivatives
  9. Introduction to Quantitative Finance
  10. Financial Investment Management
  11. Economics of Financial Institutions
  12. Financial risk management
  13. International Finance
  14. Incentives and Performance
  15. International Monetary Policy and Institutions
  16. Financial Engineering
  17. Computational Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Academic requirements
  • First or 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in economics or an appropriate quantitative subject that includes modules in microeconomics as well as macroeconomics and econometrics.
  • You are expected to have obtained marks consistently in the range of a 2.1 or first (or equivalent) in at least five quantitative units such as (or similar to): Calculus, Linear Algebra, Data Analysis, Game Theory, Operational Research, Probability, Statistics, Microeconomics, Econometrics and Financial Engineering. Some of these modules should have been taken in your final two years of study.
English Language requirements
Certificates must be dated to within two years of the start of the programme of study.
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each of the four components)
  • PTE Academic of 62 with no less than 59 in any component
If you wish to improve your English proficiency before commencing your studies, pre-sessional language training can be arranged through the Academic Skills Centre.You may be eligible for a combined offer to include both pre-sessional English 5 (PS5) and the Master\'s degree programme. The advantage of this offer is that overseas students can apply for a Visa for the full duration of the programme rather than re-applying for a Visa at the end of the pre-sessional course.
References
Two references are required. At least one of these must be an academic reference.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Bath directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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Application Information
  • Application Deadline 31 August 2026
  • Start Date 2017-10-03
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months
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