MSc programmes

Courses and programmesTaught masters students

The School of Economics, Finance and Management has over 100 research and teaching staff. Courses are offered in the disciplines of economics, accounting and finance and management, with the opportunity to study units from across the range of disciplines from within the school. Teaching is delivered through lectures, tutorials, and self-directed study.

Use the links below to find out more about our degree programmes.

Frequently asked questions

Graduate Diploma in Economics

The Graduate Diploma is a conversion course designed for students who wish to move into Economics (or Finance) and who have both a good degree in another subject and appropriate mathematical skills. This program would be ideal for someone who wanted to do a MSc in Economics and needed some undergraduate-level study as preparation (many of our students have gone on to do Masters degrees or PhDs at Bristol or elsewhere), but can also be used as a stand-alone qualification for those who want an introduction to quantitative economics.

The program is a "crash course": students take second-year core undergraduate units (and one third-year optional unit) and are expected to have done some preparation of first-year level material in their own time before arriving at Bristol.

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Full time MSc programmes

We offer a range of MSc programmes, each with distinctive characteristics. The programmes have different 'mixes' of economics, econometrics, accounting, finance and management. We suggest that you read this page carefully before investigating the programmes that interest you.

MSc programmes requiring a specialist first degree

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  • For those planning careers as professional economists, or in finance.
  • Entry: Good degree in Economics or Economics and Finance. (Economics degrees)
  • Entry: Good degree in finance or mathematical degree (Finance and Investment)

MSc programmes requiring a good, but not necessarily specialist, degree

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  • For those planning careers in business, finance or consultancy
  • Only limited prior knowledge is assumed
  • Entry: A good undergraduate degree
  • Entry: Evidence of mathematical ability (for all programmes except management)

Part time MSc programmes

Seeking an effective alternative to the MBA? The University of Bristol offers a part-time Masters programme for busy professionals who want to improve their ability to deal with the complexities and challenges facing organisations today.

This very practical Masters degree will give participants a thorough grounding in leading high performing teams, managing change and developing robust strategic direction. The programme has been designed with the current recession in mind to deliver a return on investment from day one.

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Useful links

Pre-arrival informationClifton Suspension Bridge

Information is available for students beginning MSc programmes in September 2015.