MSc Economics and Finance

Faculty	Faculty of Social Sciences and Law
Awards available	MSc
Programme length	One year full-time
Location of programme	Clifton campus
Part-time study available	No, full-time only
Start date	September 2021

Programme overview

Suitable for graduates in economics, finance or a highly quantitative discipline, this programme combines advanced training in economics and econometrics with the chance to build expertise in finance. You will apply knowledge and techniques from both fields to areas such as financial markets and corporate finance, preparing you for a career in the banking industry or financial sector. Recent graduate destinations include Aviva Asia, JLL and China Grand Enterprises.

Fees for 2021/22

We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2021/22 are as follows:

UK: full-time: £10,850
Overseas (including EU): full-time: £27,000
Channel Islands/Isle of Man: full-time: £10,850

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to a five per cent increase in fees each year. Find out more about tuition fees.

Alumni scholarship

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a ten per cent reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni scholarship.

Funding for 2021/22

Further information on funding for prospective UK, EU and international postgraduate students.

Programme structure

There are five core units and you must also choose three units from a list of options. The final part of the MSc is a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words.

Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Economics and Finance.

Entry requirements

A strong upper second-class honours degree with a final average of 65 percent (or equivalent qualification) in economics, finance, mathematics or similar discipline.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level:

Profile G

Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.

Admissions statement

Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.

Admissions statement

Careers

The programme provides excellent preparation for careers in investment management, financial research, trading, consulting and corporate finance, and for further academic study in finance.

Application deadline:

29 July 2021 for all applicants.