Masters courses

Our masters course in economics from Sheffield will train you for a career as a professional economist in a wide range of sectors. They are designed to allow you to specialise in a number of different areas; including finance and banking.

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All of our masters courses are all one year full time or two years part time, plus a dissertation module.

Economics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year 2 years Full-time Part-time

Gain important skills for a career in finance, consultancy, the public sector and more through our flagship masters course. Our flexible MSc is designed to help you develop your understanding of key economic theories and techniques.

Finance MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Develop the tools and techniques you need to critically assess real-world investment strategies, financial instruments and market behaviours.

Financial Economics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Gain hands-on experience with data analysis tools and integrate your understanding of theory with real-world applications through our applied degree.

Money, Banking and Finance MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Develop the theoretical and practical understanding of monetary policy, the banking industry, and finance needed to excel in the banking and finance sectors.

Business Finance and Economics MSc

Postgraduate taught
  • September 2025 start
  • 1 year Full-time

Develop an advanced understanding of economics and finance through a mixture of theoretical and applied methods.

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International postgraduate taught scholarships

We offer a generous package of financial support for international postgraduate taught students, including scholarships worth £10,000 towards the original tuition fee.

Applications are open for existing offer holders for a postgraduate taught programme starting in September 2025.

International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship 2025