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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Apply advanced economic theory to reframe and resolve contemporary socio-political challenges.

From Brexit and the Bedroom Tax to wages and wealth, environment and energy to health and homelessness, economists have rarely held such influence in the direction and debate of the challenges affecting the communities of the world.

The business of changing the world is ours.

Our MSc in Economics is focused on nurturing a new generation of economics professionals with the tools and techniques to meet the demands of a global economy.

We鈥檒l help you prepare for careers in government service, industry, international institutions, consultancy and central banks, equipping you with the specialist theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address significant economic challenges.

Our team of academic experts will encourage you to consider the social, economic and ethical implications of your decisions as you encounter the economics of labour, development, policy and trade.

They鈥檒l draw on their world leading research and real-world consultancy experience to demonstrate how advanced analytical techniques can be leveraged to understand practical problems.

Careers and placements

At Cardiff Business School, you鈥檒l receive a career-changing education from world-leading academics that have different points of view. They鈥檒l challenge your thinking as you consider the world of business from a range of alternative perspectives.

On our MSc in Economics, you鈥檒l benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our Career Enhancer Team. They鈥檙e ready and waiting to identify events and opportunities to help you achieve your future aspirations.

We鈥檝e developed relationships that range from the largest multinationals to the smallest micro-businesses, and include a wide variety of social enterprises and cooperatives. We use these networks to deliver value for our students through:

- real-world case studies and insights
- guest lectures
- field trips and workshops.

This wide ranging and varied learning experience will help enhance your career and demonstrate how you can make a difference along the way.

A master鈥檚 degree in Economics provides students with a thorough and advanced understanding of economics and quantitative methods and a training in using statistical data (especially relating to the economic and financial world) to write reports and make oral presentations. As such it provides suitable training for a range of careers including working in government policy, as a public or private sector economist, as a management consultant or an analyst in business or financial services.

Placements

We do not currently offer placements as part of this academic programme

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 29,200per year

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

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    25th out of 79 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    144 63%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    18th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.78 69%

    73rd

    2

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