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Economics and Finance MSc (PGCert PGDIP)

University of Brighton

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Intro

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.

Full-time students also have the option to add work experience to their Masters through a year’s paid placement in industry.

This course is part of our Finance MSc programme. All students complete the same core finance modules, then from the end of the first semester you can specialise in one of five areas.

The other specialisms offered are:

  • Finance and Accounting MSc

  • Finance and Banking MSc

  • Finance and Investment MSc

  • Finance and Risk Management MSc
    • .

    The University of Brighton is accredited by the

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
    • – an accreditation achieved by fewer than 6% of business schools globally.

    Career prospects

    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.

    The course is also ideal preparation for continuing your studies at MPhil or PhD level, or working as a professional researcher.

    Previous graduates have gone into the following roles: Fund Administrator, Epworth Investment Management; Assistant Vice President Corporate Lending, ING Bank Turkey; Pricing Analyst, General Electric Corporation; Junior Dealer, Yapi Kredi; Supply Planner, Proctor & Gamble.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in United States
    (International fees)

    £ 15,900per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    University of Brighton

    • University League Table

      70th

    • Campus address

      University of Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, England

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    Courses are designed to develop the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and relevant experience you'll need to begin or develop or your career.
    You'll be joining a community of over 3,000 international and EU students.
    Eligible students are guaranteed a place in halls of residence.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Economics

      53rd out of 79 7

    • Entry standards

      / Max 227
      109 48%

      61st

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      87.0 87%

      21st

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.38 84%

      3rd

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