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Master’s in Applied Economics (Banking and Finance) Online | EQF Level 7

Study Online and take your career to the next level with an EQF Level 7 Master's Degree in Applied Economics.

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EQF Level 7 Master's Degree

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University Level

- 90 EQF Credits

Level 6 degree required

2 Years + 6 Months (Self Paced)

Minimum completion time

Progress to ACCA

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£12996 total tuition

- £722 Per Unit

Interest-free payment plan

What to expect?

The EQF Level 7 Master's in Applied Economics (Banking and Finance) is an internationally recognised qualification. This course is ideal for professionals to prepare for in-demand roles, including financial or risk analyst, investment banker, applied economist, or portfolio manager.

Students who study this course will benefit from a top 10 UK University for undergraduate study by the Guardian University Guide 2025. The course is 100% online, assignment-based, and has no exams. It features a variety of interactive activities, including video content, digital resources, and discussions, all provided in the online learning environment. Which will become available at the start of the course.

Additionally, students may benefit from class forums where you can engage with other students on the course or with your course leader.

Accredited by QAA

This course is accredited by QAA. The University of Bath is a top 150 global university and is recognised internationally. Bath is regulated by Ofs, a public body sponsored by the Department for Education (DfE).

Learning Style

The EQF Level 7 Master's in Applied Economics (Banking and Finance) is a fully flexible programme. Take advantage of the flexible learning style by increasing or decreasing weekly study time to keep on pace with the course.

This course typically demands 12-15 hours of work per week. This course is designed for professionals who need to balance full-time or part-time work with studying when and how it suits them.​

  • 24/7 Support: Students can take advantage of the 24/7 technical support services when it suits them.
  • Classes: Feedback is provided by your tutor, guiding you towards improvement.
  • Learning Methods: Our courses offer a wide range of activities and methods of study, including video content, real-life case studies, interaction and networking, and digital resources.
  • Assignment only: Complete assignments and 1 dissertation to gain your certification. 
  • No Exams: This course does not feature any exams and can be done fully remotely.
  • 8-Week Units: This course is operated in blocks of 8 weeks. Each of the 12 units is delivered in order on a fixed schedule. The 8-week per-unit curriculum is equivalent to part-time study.
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Course Requirements

Begin your journey into banking and finance with minimal requirements:

  • Age 18+ by the start date of your course.
  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or with a high level of economics content.
  • A good proficiency of English in both reading and writing.
  • Access to a computer and internet connection.

If you do not meet the minimum education requirements but exhibit strong professional work experience, an exemption may be granted for admission to the course. Speak with an agent on our live chat.

Tuition and Financing

  • £722 per 5 credits.

Use our flexible payment option to pay just £722 per 5 ECTS.

  • 16 unit instalments.

Complete your payments over 16 instalments for improved affordability.

  • £12996 total tuition.

For just £12996, students can become level 7 qualified.

Students are required to settle any outstanding fees for each unit by day 7 otherwise, they are fee liable or withdrawn. Additionally, the dissertation (20 credits) can be paid in 2 instalments of £1444.

  • Cancel anytime: We don't believe in cancellation fees. Simply cancel before your next payment, and you won't be charged again.
  • Zero Hidden Fees: No interest, no sign-up fees, no rubbish. Students never pay hidden fees.
  • Money-back guarantee: Students may claim a refund for their current unit within 7 days of commencing using our money-back guarantee.
  • Get Qualified Scheme: The scheme can be used to refund 70% of tuition fees after graduation.
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Get Qualified Scheme FAQs

The Get Qualified Scheme is available for all residents, including both Maltese and non-Maltese residents. 

Yes, the level 7 master’s in banking and finance is eligible for the Get Qualified Scheme refund. Students can locate this course by selecting institution N/A and searching for the awarding body, followed by the course level and title. 

Students who graduate from an eligible course can apply for a 70% refund through the Malta Enterprise online portal. To apply, students must first receive their certificate and then begin the application process.

This programme begins in January, May, and September. The intake deadline is 1 month prior to the start date; however, places are limited and the course may fill up before the deadline. We recommend applying a minimum of 60 days prior to the start date.

More questions?

Our support team can answer any questions related to GQS.

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Career Outcomes

  • Advance your career with a banking and finance degree.
  • Develop analytical skills to underpin your economic policy knowledge.
  • Balance quantitative and qualitative skill sets to assess and drive growth.
  • Understand different economic policies and how they work in practice.
  • In-demand roles:
  • Fund Analysts
  • Retail Bankers
  • Economic Analysts
  • Research Analysts
  • Investment Bankers
  • Industry benefits:

€30,000 - €55,000 average salary

Economics graduates typically secure positions between €30,000 - €55,000.

Access to a wide range of careers

Economics builds multi-discipline skills that translate to a variety of positions.

12.9% projected growth

Malta's employment is projected to grow 12.9% across sectors by 2027.

Course Modules

14 Modules - 1 Dissertation

Topic 1.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Identify real economic problems and apply corresponding economic models.
  • Analyse economic situations using optimisation techniques.
  • Interpret results of fundamental economic models.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 2.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand how to model individual preferences and decision-making with and without risk.
  • Explain the development and use of behavioural economic models alongside neoclassical consumer theory.
  • Interpret social preferences, analyse social choice, and evaluate voting systems.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 3.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Critically evaluate income inequality and recognise the role of public policies.
  • Understand how theory applies to various real-world contexts, including environmental and public economics.
  • Evaluate how market equilibrium is formed and the welfare characteristics of such equilibrium with market failures such as externalities, public goods, and asymmetric information.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 4.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Evaluate analytically a range of macroeconomic models and their implications for long-term macroeconomic policy.
  • Understand how macroeconomic models such as the Diamond model and the Ramsey model help analyse economic growth, pension systems, and taxation policies.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 5.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Critically evaluate and analytically solve macroeconomic models while assessing their policy implications.
  • Develop policy responses based on macroeconomic analysis.
  • Understand how macroeconomic theory applies to labour markets, monetary policy, banking regulations, and unemployment.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 6.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Use and interpret results from the classical regression model.
  • Use econometric software to conduct empirical investigations.
  • Analyse and reflect on empirical results derived from econometric tools.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 7.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Use econometric software to conduct independent empirical investigations.
  • Differentiate between cross-section, time series, and panel data and apply suitable estimation methods.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests and interpret results for various econometric models.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 8.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Apply economic-mathematical modelling to practical economic problems involving strategic interactions.
  • Solve economic-mathematical models of strategic interactions using quantitative methods.
  • Develop analytically founded policy or business recommendations.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 9.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Apply game-theoretic modelling to dynamic decision-making scenarios.
  • Solve models analytically or numerically using advanced quantitative methods.
  • Evaluate economic and business problems using economic-mathematical models of sequential strategic interactions.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 10.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand the role of financial institutions in economic development.
  • Evaluate the risks involved in financial management and banking operations.
  • Assess the effectiveness of financial regulation and supervision in ensuring economic stability.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 11.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Develop rigorous arguments using mathematical models of monetary policy.
  • Critically assess global monetary policy institutions and their effectiveness.
  • Analyse the role of central banks, exchange rate mechanisms, and inflation targeting in economic stability.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 12.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Assess investment decisions and evaluate the efficiency of financial markets.
  • Use valuation techniques to analyse stock prices and investment strategies.
  • Understand the impact of behavioural biases on financial markets and economic agents.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 13.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Assess financial decision-making processes and their impact on business performance.
  • Evaluate securities valuation methods and their application to financial markets.
  • Analyse corporate finance decisions related to capital structure and dividend policy.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 14.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Develop skills in research methodology, data handling, and data interpretation.
  • Effectively present economic data using statistical tools such as tables and graphs.
  • Conduct hypothesis testing and evaluate applied economic research.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Topic 15.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Conduct an in-depth research project on a topic in mainstream economics or development economics.
  • Develop a systematic and analytical understanding of a chosen research area.
  • Theorise and empirically explore economic issues using appropriate methodologies.
  • Draw appropriate conclusions and demonstrate an awareness of their strengths and limitations.

Skills You’ll Gain: 

Progression Options

Completion of this programme creates the following academic progress:

  • Graduate with an EQF/MQF level 7 Master’s degree worth 90 EQF credits.
  • Completion of this course builds exemptions for all Applied Knowledge ACCA papers:
ACCA Corporate & Business Law (LW) (F4)

ACCA Corporate & Business Law (LW) (F4)

Finance & Accounting
€360 Per Paper
🕔 10 Weeks   ✅ Certification   
🌐 Remote               

Master’s in Banking and Finance graduates will benefit from our pathway programme. Students will have the option of studying ACCA with several exemptions. Each university has its own unique study options and outcomes. We recommend speaking to an agent.

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