MSc Economics and Finance

Overview Suitable for graduates in economics, finance or a highly quantitative discipline, this programme combines advanced training in economics and econometrics with opportunities 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. With the ability to choose optional units alongside core content during the programme, you’ll be able to tailor your study to your specific academic interests and future career plans. Undertaking a dissertation will also allow you to further develop analytical and research skills as you showcase your economics knowledge – skills that are highly sought after by employers across many fields. Bristol is in the top 5 UK universities for research (REF 2021) and our MSc Economics and Finance incorporates the latest economics research that has a direct impact on policy and practice. You will be joining an academic community that is international, forward-thinking, collaborative, and committed to helping all our students reach their full potential. We are home to the Economics Network, which improves the teaching and learning of economics in universities throughout the UK and Europe. We are also home to the Economics Observatory, which helps the public understand the most pressing economic issues we face today. Teaching for this programme takes place both at our vibrant Clifton Campus and our cutting-edge Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, where enhanced links with businesses will help give you real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. Economics units are taught at Clifton, while Finance units are taught at Temple Quarter.

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in a quantitative subject (whether as a single, joint, or combined honours degree) such as Accounting and Finance, Actuarial Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, Finance, International Economics and Trade, Mathematics, Physics, Commerce (with specialism in Accounting/Finance/Economics.) OR If your degree subject is not listed above, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (60% or higher) or an international equivalent with three units of mathematics with 60% or above (or an international equivalent) in each unit, from the units listed in the Maths qualification requirements OR A-level Mathematics with grade A if no mathematics or quantitative units in your degree. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications.