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Master of Science [M.Sc] [Financial Economics] From Cardiff University

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Master of Science [M.Sc] (Financial Economics)

STEM Course

1 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Economics

₹30.4 L/Yr

£28,974 /Yr

Master of Science in Financial Economics at Cardiff University is a 1-year program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
The Cardiff Business School is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
The program provides training in the numerical and quantitative techniques applicable to the financial industry.
Students can obtain Bloomberg Certification and there are opportunities for additional training in financial market trading strategies provided in cooperation with external agencies.
First semester modules provide a foundation for the program.
In the second semester, students will study 1 additional core module as well as 2 optional modules reflecting their particular career interests.
After successful completion of the taught stage, students will progress to the individual research project.
Students get the opportunity to explore new knowledge and skills will be supported by a series of lectures and small group teaching in tutorials and workshops.
The lectures will provide an opportunity to understand the relevance and principles of new topics, as well as to reflect on models and theories in action.
Assessment methods vary from module to module and is a mixture of exams, coursework, essays, practical work, presentations, and individual and group projects.
The Business School ranked 1^st in the UK for research environment and 6^th for research excellence.

Important Dates

University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹3039952 (GBP 28974)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹1286319
Food	₹335639
Total Cost	₹1711665
Books and Supplies	₹89707

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants will need to have either:
- a 2:1 honours degree (GPA 3.0/4.0), which must include microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative modules.
- a university-recognized equivalent academic qualification
- or relevant professional experience (appropriate evidence will be required).
Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
Some schools will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
The Indian Standard XII English qualification from the following examination boards are accepted with a minimum score of 70%:
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana Board of Intermediate Education
- Central/Goa Board of Secondary Education
- Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, ICSE / ISC
- Government of Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Examination
- Government of Karnataka Department of Pre-University Education
- Board of Secondary Education, Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal
- Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education
- Gujarat/Punjab/ Rajasthan/Bihar/Meghalaya Board of School Education
- Board of High School and Intermediate Education Uttar Pradesh
- National Institute of Open Schooling.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

42 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

302 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities for the students are:

Financial risk analyst
Data analyst
Financial planner
Accountant
Economic researcher
Financial consultant

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Cardiff Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 2.6 L/Yr$2,485	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 1 L/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
UWL International Ambassador Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 6.8 L/Yr$6,447	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 4.2 L/Yr$4,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
QS scholarships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Bharat Petroleum Scholarship 2020	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details