MSc Economics and Finance at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Suitable for graduates in economics, finance or a highly quantitative discipline, this programme combines advanced training in economics and econometrics with opportunities to build expertise in finance. You will apply concepts and techniques from both fields to areas such as financial markets, corporate finance and financial decision-making. The programme is designed to prepare you for careers in banking, financial services, consultancy and related sectors, as well as for further academic study in finance or economics.

What you will study

Our programmes are current and exciting, and you will be taught by leading academics who are tackling real problems and influencing economic policy worldwide. You will study core units in economics, econometrics and finance, alongside three optional units chosen from an approved list. The final part of the programme is a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words, enabling you to apply your analytical and research skills to a substantive question.

Career pathways

The programme provides strong preparation for careers in investment management, financial research, trading, consulting, corporate finance and financial regulation. It also provides a foundation for further academic study in finance or economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint, or combined honours degree) such as: Accounting and Finance Actuarial Sciences Computer Science Data Science Economics Engineering Finance International Economics and Trade Maths Physics Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/Accounting & Finance/Economics). OR if your degree subject is not listed above, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent with three different units of mathematics with 60% or above (or an international equivalent) in each unit, from the units listed in the Maths qualification requirements list below OR A-level Mathematics with grade A if no mathematics or quantitative units in your degree. English language: profile level B.

Domestic applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28). full-time per year; 2027 entry, subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: One year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/start-application/

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