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You will typically need a strong upper second-class honours degree (65% or higher) or an international equivalent in Maths, Engineering, Actuarial Sciences, Data Science, Finance, Computer Science or Physics. Or

You will need a strong upper second-class honours degree (65% or higher) in an Economics or quantitative discipline or a related field not listed above. This must include a 2:1 in at least three different quantitative units from the maths qualification requirements listed below.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements if you have at least one of the following:

Evidence of significant (minimum of two years in a paid role) relevant work experience such as data analysis, economics modelling, data-informed policy-making

If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. Specific module requirements would still apply.

If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level B.

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Dissertation (MSc Economics + Economics Pathways)

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: part-time (two years): £8,300 per year

Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.

University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study.

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Our graduates possess the skills and knowledge to pursue a professional career path in industry, government, international institutions, central banking, non-profit organisations and consultancy firms.

Recent graduate destinations include Bank of England, Hargreaves Lansdown, Aviva, Agricultural Bank of China, Office for National Statistics, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Which? and Grant Thornton UK LLP.

As a world top 55 and UK top 10 universities (QS World Rankings 2024), Bristol graduates are in high demand – being the seventh in the UK for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022).

We offer a broad range of support and links to partner organisations, helping you prepare for an exciting future career – whether in the UK or overseas.

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Economic Studies

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Founded in 1876, the University of Bristol has a global reputation for high-quality education and research. We are one of the UK’s top 10 universities and rank 54th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Our business, economics and innovation programmes offer real-world experience and internationally renowned teaching. The University is ranked 49th in the world for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022), proving that our graduates are in high demand.

MSc Economics

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