Why study MSc International Finance & Economics at BU?
- Get career ready: Develop highly employable personal skills such as objective analysis, persuasion, negotiation, and communication
- Learn from global experts: Study with an expanding team of dynamic educators and researchers from around the world
- Explore your interests in depth: Undertake a significant piece of self-managed research in an area related to your course
- Prepare for a successful career: Progress into roles such as Market Analyst, Financial Consultant, or Portfolio Manager
- Join a global student community: Study alongside a diverse group of international students
- Boost your employability: Choose an optional 30-week placement in the UK or overseas, with Bournemouth home to major financial companies such as J.P. Morgan.
Course accreditation
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.
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Key information
Next start date:
September 2025, January 2026
Location:
Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)
Duration:
September: 1 year full-time; 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time; 2 years full-time with optional 30-week work placement
Accreditations:
The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Required subjects:
All subjects considered
Entry requirements:
A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject. For more information check out our full entry requirements.
International entry requirements:
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our full entry requirements.