MSc International Business Finance and Economics
Course overview
The MSc International Business Finance and Economics at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is a career-focused programme designed to equip you with essential skills in Economics, International Finance, and Business Strategy. The course is a part of UEA’s Applied Training Programme, which provides a strong foundation in economic principles while offering specialist insights into the global economy.
Through a blend of compulsory modules, hands-on training, and expert supervision, you’ll develop expertise in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics. Pre-sessional training ensures you’re well-prepared with key statistical techniques and experience using STATA, a leading econometric software. You’ll also gain practical knowledge of online data sources to support your dissertation research.
Over the course of 12 months, you’ll study core subjects in the autumn semester before selecting specialist modules in the spring. Your learning journey will lead to a dissertation, where you’ll apply your analytical skills to a topic of your choice. This is guided by experienced faculty members from UEA’s School of Economics.
Entry requirements
To study MSc International Business Finance and Economics at the University of East Anglia, students are expected to meet the following requirements:
Grade Requirements:
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A minimum of lower second-class honours (2:2) in any subject area is required.
English Proficiency:
- An IELTS Academic/Indicator overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking and 5.5 in Reading and Listening. Equivalent English proficiency tests are also accepted.
Scholarships
10% Alumni Tuition Fee Discount Scheme
We highly value our alumni at UEA, so a 10% fee reduction scholarship is available to graduates looking to stay with us or return for postgraduate study.
Up to 10% of feesBritish Council Great Scholarship
British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign, UEA is offering a GREAT Scholarship worth £10,000 to students from Bangladesh and Kenya.
Up to £10,000David Sainsbury Scholarships in Global Plant Health
The full cost of the tuition fee (£36,000 international fee for 2026-27, £16,000 UK fee). Each 50% fee scholarship will cover up to up to 50% of the full cost of the tuition fee.
International Early Payment Awards (September Start)
Early Deposit Award – £500; Full Payment Award – up to £1,000.
International PG Merit Scholarship C
£4,000 - if you achieve the equivalent of UK 2:2 bachelor’s degree classification; £5,000 - if your final undergraduate grade is equivalent to at least UK 2:1 bachelor’s degree classification.
Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement – John Innes Centre MSc Scholarship
Total Value - £13,250
Up to £13,250The Annabel Abbs Scholarship
Please contact the provider
Vice Chancellor’s Global Impact and Leadership Scholarship (September Start)
Total Value - £10,000 towards tuition fees.
Up to £10,000
Career opportunities
An MSc in International Business Finance and Economics from the University of East Anglia (UEA) opens up a wide range of career opportunities such as the following:
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Financial Analyst
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Economist
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Investment Banker
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Risk Manager
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Policy Advisor
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Business Consultant
Cost of study
International students who want to enrol in the 2025/2026 academic session are to pay a tuition fee of £22,700. UK students are to pay £11,800.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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