
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc International Business Economics at University of Sussex. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025) 11th in the UK for Economics (ShanghaiRanking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2025) Top 200 in the world for Economics and Econometrics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025) Enhance your understanding of international business with our International Business Economics MSc. You’ll gain a solid grounding in economic theory that explains business behaviour – both at firm-level and within the global macroeconomy. You’ll study microeconomic principles relat... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Masters courses A Masters qualification enhances both your personal and professional development. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
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Graduate Outcomes
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💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sussex
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £34,500 |
| 3 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £31,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £33,000 | £42,500 |
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