Overview

With the Applied Economics (Banking and Financial Markets) online master's from the University of Bath Online you will engage in a comprehensive study of economic theory and gain practical skills to support efforts to improve lives and sustain economic growth.

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We designed our online MSc Applied Economics course to equip you with the technical mathematics, data analysis and econometrics skills needed to recognise business opportunities and address pressing issues. Seek this degree to prepare for many in-demand roles, including financial or risk analyst, investment banker, applied economist, or portfolio manager.

This course provides high levels of student interaction, which lets you network with aspiring economic professionals. Many of our students have experience with leading UK and international firms, such as Airbnb, Bosch, Deloitte, JP Morgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank of Scotland.

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Programme Structure

This online MSc Applied Economics course includes three phases to prepare you fully for in-demand economics careers.

Phase 1

Principles of Economics, Maths and Statistics (10 credits)
Applied microeconomics A (10 credits)
Applied microeconomics B (10 credits)
Applied macroeconomics A (10 credits)
Applied macroeconomics B (10 credits)
Applied econometrics A (10 credits)
Applied econometrics B (10 credits)
Strategic decision making and games A (10 credits)
Strategic decision making and games B (10 credits)

Phase 2

Economics of financial institutions (10 credits)
International monetary policy and institutions (10 credits)
Financial markets (10 credits)
Applied financial economics (10 credits)

Phase 3

Applied research methods (10 credits)
Master’s project (40 credits)

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Self-paced
Continuous support with feedback on request
Individual work/assignments (with online group discussions), Online group works/assignments

Campus Location

Bath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics Finance Banking View 12 other Masters in Banking in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first- or second-class bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent

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 welcome applications from those with a 2:2 honours degree (or its international equivalent) in subjects with a high level of economics content
If your first language is not English you will need IELTS with a grade of at least 6.5 overall and no less than 6.0 in any of the four parts (listening, reading, writing and speaking). If you completed your degree in the UK within the last 2 years prior to the start of the course, you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

5198 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5198 GBP / year

≈ 5198 GBP / year

Additional Details

Cost per 10 credits £722*. Fees are paid per unit.

The total cost of this 180 credit course is £12,996*

Funding

University of Bath alumni will receive a 10% discount.

*Fees are valid up to and including September 2026 intake. Tuition fees are liable to increase each January. You should budget for an increase of up to a maximum of 8% each year. Terms and conditions apply.

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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