MSc Finance and Investment at University of Brighton

Major events such as mergers and acquisitions affect society as a whole. As the global scenario moves toward economic improvement, recent trade agreements will open up new investors into markets and asset management companies. Designed to evolve your decision-making capabilities and awareness of sustainable investment strategies, our Finance and Investment MSc will prepare you for a career in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, financial services or financial consultancy.

Faculty: School of Business and Law  |  Department: Finance and Economics  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with 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

This course will equip you with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of economics, finance and investment. By the end of the course, you will have the skills necessary to use advanced tools and quantitative techniques to appraise financial opportunities. 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 finance and investment. Modules include Economics of Financial Markets, Research Methods for Finance and Economics, Financial Theory and Practice, Financial Econometrics and Time-Series Analysis, Financial Risk Management, Investment Management, MSc Finance and Investment Dissertation, Live Brief.

Career pathways

A postgraduate qualification from School of Business and Law will help you to specialise and stand out in today’s highly competitive job market. Many of our Finance and Investment MSc graduates go on to work in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking or financial consultancy.

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