Finance and Investment MSc (PGCert PGDip)

at University of Brighton

Course structure 
 

This course will equip you with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical aspects of economics, finance and investment. By the end of the course, you will have the skills necessary to use advanced tools and quantitative techniques to appraise financial opportunities. 
 

The course is composed of three phases:

• Phase 1 teaches the core subjects of finance, economics and research methods

• Phase 2 introduces specialist modules in finance and investment

• Phase 3 is the dissertation or work placement project that draws together the learning from the whole of the programme, allowing you to develop your research skills and capacity for critical analysis while creating a specialisation in a particular field of finance and banking
   

All modules on the course involve both taught sessions and guided independent study. For a typical module, approximately 30% of the total hours comprise taught activity, 10% is guided study and supervision, and the remainder is independent study.
 

Core modules

• Economics of Financial Markets
• Financial Theory and Practice
• Research Methods for Finance and Economics
• Dissertation or Work Placement Project

Degree and experience

Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject is required. Work experience is useful but not essential. Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications may be considered. If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements then please contact us.
 

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. 

International (full-time) - 15,462 GBP

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.