Program Overview
The Finance and Investment at University of Brighton is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance and Investment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,570 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance and Investment programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The institutional structure of markets
- Dealer-driven and order-driven markets
- Over-the-counter and exchange traded markets
- Theories of market microstructure
- Foreign exchange, money markets, bonds, equities and derivatives around the world
- Liquidity, risk and trading
- Transaction costs
- Price discovery
- The theory and practice of risk management
- The domestic currency and euro-currency interbank markets
- The foreign exchange market
- The bond markets
- The Equity markets
- The Over-The Counter and Exchange Traded Derivatives markets
- Interest rate and cross-currency swaps
- Options on equities, equity indices, currencies, bonds and interest rates
- Value-at-Risk
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Degree and/or experience
- Normally a good 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.
- International students who need help meeting the academic entry requirements should contact our International College.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,570 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,570 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,790 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Brighton directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Brighton
University of Brighton
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
University of Brighton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date April 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months