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Master of Economics and Finance

Cardiff, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance taught in the Newcastle Business School on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Economics and Finance to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Accounting
Economics and Finance in a Global Business Environment. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Finance careers
Highly skilled employment
Further study

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Introduction to Mathematics and Statistics
Accounting
Economics and Finance in a Global Business Environment
Financial Decision Making
Introduction to Macroeconomics. Final-year core: Sustainable Development and Responsible Business
Applied Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Honours degree
Usually 2:2 or above
In a relevant subject (or an equivalent professional qualification
MBA also accepts management experience)
Non-UK degrees are assessed by the Admissions team
Some courses require an interview or portfolio
IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 by course.

Accepted academic background

Honours degree, usually 2:2 or above, in a relevant subject (or a professional qualification, MBA also accepts five years of management experience), equivalence set by the Admissions team for non-UK degrees (country page: e.g. India four-year/three-year bachelor degree from a recognised institution), interview for some courses, portfolio for Art and Design

Language tests

IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each) or 6.5 (6.5 reading and writing
TOEFL iBT 6.0 others) depending on course

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Previous Degree Certificate
Academic References
Statement of Purpose

How to apply

Review the Economics and Finance admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,600 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Llandaff Campus
Faculty or school	Cardiff School of Management
Department	Cardiff School of Management
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Economics and Finance. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
20 Nov 2026
6 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
20 Nov 2026
6 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.