Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets MSc
University of Bath
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Below you can see course specific reviews for 85 graduates of Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets MSc at University of Bath for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
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Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23000 | £29500 | £32500 |
25-75 percentile range | £22000 - £25000 | £25500 - £33000 | £27000 - £38500 |
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15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23131 | £25010 | £28792 |
25-75 percentile range | £20700 - £25694 | £19794 - £30100 | £23742 - £35267 |
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Course Description
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
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- HSBC
- JP Morgan Chase & Co
- Deloitte
- HMRC and other government institutions both in the UK and overseas
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Economics with Banking and Financial Markets MSc at University of Bath
70% | Media Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Legal professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 6.5)
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bath in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bath in related subject specific rankings.
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- #8
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #18
- #25
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- Economics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #156
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- Economics
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- #29
- #201
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- Economics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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About University of Bath
The University of Bath is a university located in Bath, Somerset, which, in their own words, aims to deliver world-class research and teaching, and to benefit the wider population through their research, enterprise and influence. The main campus is based in Claverton Down, just 1.5 miles away from Bath city centre with its spectacular views and assorted activities to get up to in your free time.
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Student composition of University of Bath
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bath by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13615
- postgraduates:
- 3470
- Total:
- 17085
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Economics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023