Economics courses

Cardiff University

Financial Economics (msc) in Cardiff University

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : Sep
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 23,950 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 90
  • PTE : 62
  • University Course Details URL : Visit Website


About Financial Economics (msc) in Cardiff University

Our MSc Financial Economics programme is designed for students with a basic knowledge in economics who wish to develop specialist skills and insights for a career as a professional financial analyst in fund management, stock-broking, investment banking, corporate treasury and other financial sector roles.

The programme will help you understand how financial institutions make their decisions based on microeconomic principles and the dynamics of the macroeconomic environment. It will enable you to make informed decisions that take into account a range of stakeholder interests.

The programme provides training in the numerical and quantitative techniques applicable to the financial industry. You will be exposed to cutting-edge trading simulations in our flagship Trading Room. This 56-seat capacity trading floor is one of the largest in the UK and provides you with the opportunity to gain the practical skills required for life at the financial industry. You can obtain Bloomberg Certification and there are opportunities for additional training in financial market trading strategies provided in cooperation with external agencies.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • degree from a recognized university

English language requirements 

  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL IBT: 90
  • PTE: 62

Cardiff University Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Urban
Establishment Year 1883
Application cost 20/25 GBP
Average Cost of Attendance 32,000 GBP
Mode of Program Full time, distance, and online
Graduate Job Rate 95.7%

Cardiff University Cost of Attendance

The estimated fees for the 2020/2021 academic session are presented in the table below.

Fees Undergraduate (GBP) Postgraduate (GBP)
Tuition Fee 17,700 – 21,950 21,950 - 23,450
Rent (including bills) 5,320 6,920
Food 1,400 1,820
Books and copying 400 500
Social 1,080 1,400
Clothes 225 300
Laundry and toiletries 225 420
Travel 900 1,200
Telephone/mobile and TV license 450 600
Total 27,700 – 31,950 35,110 – 36,610

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
Top Job Sectors in UK IT Engineering, Product Design, Mobile Development, Designers, Logistics, etc.
Economy in UK Growth Rate: 1.3% (2018) 1.4% (2019) 1.4% (2020e), 6th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal
Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 23,950

Total

£ 23,950