Finance and Investment MSc (PGCert PGDip)
University of Brighton
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IntroMajor events such as mergers and acquisitions affect society as a whole. As the global scenario moves toward economic improvement, recent trade agreements will open up new investors into markets and asset management companies.Designed to evolve your decision-making capabilities and awareness of sustainable investment strategies, our Finance and Investment MSc will prepare you for a career in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, financial services or financial ...Read more

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Major events such as mergers and acquisitions affect society as a whole. As the global scenario moves toward economic improvement, recent trade agreements will open up new investors into markets and asset management companies.

Designed to evolve your decision-making capabilities and awareness of sustainable investment strategies, our Finance and Investment MSc will prepare you for a career in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, financial services or financial consultancy.

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 will be able to specialise in one of five areas.

The other specialisms offered are:

  • Finance and Accounting MSc
  • Finance and Banking MSc
  • Finance and Risk Management MSc
  • Economics and Finance 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.

    AACSB accreditation

    The University of Brighton is accredited by the

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
  • .

    AACSB accredited schools lead business and management education, industry engagement and impactful research and enable our students to collaborate with academics in other world-leading universities.

    Currently fewer than 6% of business schools globally are AACSB accredited. By gaining AACSB accreditation, the university has achieved its ambition to join a group of institutions considered to be the best business schools in the world.

    Career prospects

    A postgraduate qualification from School of Business and Law will help you to specialise and stand out in today's highly competitive job market

    Many of our Finance and Investment MSc graduates go on to work in investment, trading, financial analysis, fund management, banking and financial consultancy.

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

    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.

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    WUSCA ranking:
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    99/101
    CUG Subject Ranking
    CUG Subject Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    75th
    CUG Ranking
    CUG Ranking
    Source: Complete University Guide 2025
    70th
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    Niamh
    13 Feb 24

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    Entry requirements

    Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent is required. Work experience is useful but not essential.

    Tuition fees

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    Domestic

    £12,150 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £12,150. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £15,900 per year

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    Students from EU

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the 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

    This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    13 Feb 24
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    University of Brighton
    University of Brighton , Brighton

    Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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    University of Brighton
    Lewes Road Brighton Brighton and Hove BN2 4GA United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.1 miles away

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