Overview

During the Economics and Finance programme from University of Bristol 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.

Careers

The programme provides excellent preparation for careers in investment management, financial research, trading, consulting and corporate finance, and for further academic study in finance.

Recent graduate destinations include the Bank of England, KPMG, Deloitte, HSBC, the World Health Organisation, Shanxi Securities, the UK National Audit Office, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, EY, the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and the China Merchants Bank.

As 51st in the world and a UK top 10 university (QS World Rankings 2026), Bristol graduates are in high demand – being the seventh in the UK for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Microeconomics

Asset Pricing

Macroeconomics

Econometrics

Applied Financial Econometrics

Financial Modelling

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-27 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-21 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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95

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5

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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71

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General requirements

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 list below.

OR

A-level Mathematics with grade A if no mathematics or quantitative units in your degree.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

31400 GBP / year

≈ 31400 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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