International Finance and Economics MSc

    International Finance and Economics MSc

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 33,213 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Finance and Economics MSc

    About

    Our International Finance and Economics MSc will prepare you for a career in international finance. On the course, you’ll explore:

    • the impact of finance and financial markets on the wider global economy, including in developing countries
    • the core theoretical concepts in corporate finance, banking and the management of risk
    • applying models, concepts and theories to solve financial and macroeconomic problems in research and policy environments
    • the quantitative techniques used in international financial analysis, and how to investigate and interpret results.

    You’ll also develop a range of transferable skills to prepare you for the workplace. These include IT, report writing, presenting, time management, team working and how to interpret data. You also have access to our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.

    Accreditation

    You’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Learn more about all of our course accreditations here. Find out more

      Requirements

      Entry Requirements

      Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should show evidence of your ability in either economics or quantitative subjects such as mathematics or statistics. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

      English Requirements

      • PTEMin 59
      • IELTSMin 6
      • TOEFLMin 80

      English Program Requirements

      IELTS (Academic)

      Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

      IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. Find out more about IELTS

      We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

      We do not accept IELTS Online.

      Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

      Alternative English language qualifications

      Career

      Careers

      The International Finance and Economics MSc gives you essential skills and knowledge for a career in international finance.

      You develop transferable technical and analytical skills that are in demand in the finance industry and learn about the uses of finance in:

      • developed and developing countries
      • financial and monetary economics
      • more technical aspects such as corporate finance and financial econometrics.

      Studying in the Department of Economics at the University of Sussex Business School, you benefit from extensive career support including workshops and networking events with former Sussex students.

      The Business Mentor Scheme provides professional and personal development, inspiration and encouragement through a supporting mentoring relationship.

      Fee Information

      26250

      Tuition Fee
      33,213 / year

      International Finance and Economics MSc

      University of Sussex

      University of Sussex

      United Kingdom

      United Kingdom, Brighton