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Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) online MSc

University of Bath

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Online Campus

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2.6 Years

Course summary

Gain the qualitative skills and industry-leading knowledge you need to make sound business decisions with an online MSc in Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) from the University of Bath - the first university in the UK to offer a master’s in applied economics online. The applied economics course is ideal if you are currently a mid-career professional who would like to become an advanced economist or gain a competitive edge in banking or finance.

When evaluating the various risks of running a company, advising governments, or addressing issues that affect our environment and society, organisations rely heavily on professionals who can provide reliable statistical data, trends, and informed solutions.

The University of Bath’s innovative course is designed to ensure that you are prepared to tackle pressing issues such as financial crises, environmental and health problems, infrastructure, supply chain, and numerous other changes that can significantly affect society and the global economy.

Our expert faculty will show you how to use and apply today’s most popular economics tools, such as the statistical software programmes Stata and R.

Whether you have a background in economics or not, you will graduate able to compete on the global job market as an advanced economist in finance, banking, consulting firms, government organisations, research institutions, or embark on a PhD.

Learning outcomes

Analyse, interpret and critically evaluate economic data and research

Apply principles to respond to economic and policy issues

Design and implement your own research projects

Use micro- and macro-economics to guide strategic decision-making

Develop the necessary mathematical, statistical and econometrics skills

Acquire research skills to support future commercial or doctoral research

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 4,998per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    8th

  • Campus address

    University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    2nd out of 102

    3rd out of 123 1

    9th out of 77

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    165 71%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.16 79%

    46th

    22
  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    163 75%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    92.0 92%

    3rd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.18 79%

    31st

    13
  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    175 74%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    93.0 93%

    6th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.07 77%

    40th

    1

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