Economics, MSc
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc Economics at Swansea University gives you a rigorous and comprehensive grounding in modern economic theory, quantitative analysis and applied policy evaluation. Designed for graduates who want to deepen their analytical skills, enhance their career prospects or prepare for further research, this programme develops the toolkit required of a professional economist. You will study advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, learning how to build and interpret economic models, analyse data, and evaluate real‑world policy decisions.
The programme is continually updated to reflect major economic challenges, including inequality, technological change and sustainability, ensuring your learning is relevant to today’s global economy. Our degree offers a broad grounding in modern economic theory and applied policy analysis, while the MSc Economics and Finance is designed for those who want greater focus on financial markets and cross‑border financial decisions.
Key highlights
- Advanced study of microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics
- Learn to build and interpret economic models and analyse data
- Evaluates real-world policy decisions through applied policy analysis
- Content updated to cover inequality, technological change and sustainability
- Develops the analytical toolkit required of a professional economist
- Prepares graduates for further research in economics
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Economist
- Economic analyst
- Policy analyst
- Data analyst
- Economic consultant
- Research economist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £12,500 per year | International: £22,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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