MSc Economics and Finance at University of Brighton

Programme overview

Our Economics and Finance MSc provides a solid foundation in economic and financial theory, enabling you to develop the analytical capabilities necessary to deal with complex problems. Political and social changes such as Brexit, US elections and the pandemic have deeply affected markets, disrupting supply, demand and inflation. This course will equip you with the skills necessary to appraise financial opportunities to help address issues such as global financial crises.

Faculty: School of Business and Law | Department: Finance and Economics | Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2–3 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September and January start dates | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is composed of three phases: Phase 1 teaches the core subjects of finance, economics and research methods Phase 2 introduces specialist modules in economics and finance Phase 3 is the dissertation, live brief, work placement or research project. These draw together the learning from the whole of the programme, allowing you to develop your research skills and capacity for critical analysis while creating a specialisation in a particular field of finance and banking. All modules on the course involve both taught sessions and guided independent study. Modules include Economics of Financial Markets, Research Methods for Finance and Economics, Financial Theory and Practice, Financial Econometrics and Time-Series Analysis, Financial Technologies (Fintech), MSc Economics and Finance Dissertation, Live Brief.

Career pathways

Our Economics and Finance MSc opens up a wide range of career paths. Many graduates will find employment in the financial sector but the course is an excellent preparation for a career in economic consultancy, the public sector or international development institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree and experience. Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required. Work experience is useful but not essential. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be considered. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements then please contact us. International students who need help meeting the academic entry requirements should contact our International College. Applicants who hold an HND or foundation degree equivalent can take our nine-month Business BSc top-up degree and then progress onto this masters degree. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,502 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,792 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: September and January start dates

Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with a placement; part-time: 2–3 years

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app_crs

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