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MSc - Master of Science
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
MSc - Master of Science
Moulsecoomb Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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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:
The University of Brighton is accredited by the
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.
Normally a good honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required.
Students living in
Domestic
£12,150 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £12,150. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£15,900 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£15,900 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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