MSc in Finance

The Masters in Finance is an ideal preparation for careers in finance, financial management or higher education. The programme provides specialist study in financial markets, investments, financial instruments and risk management.

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As there is no generally recognised professional qualification in finance, it is particularly suitable for graduates in quantitative subjects who wish to prepare for careers in the financial services sector, and it provides a suitable advanced education in finance for good graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

Many holders of the MSc are now employed in senior positions in banks and financial institutions in the UK and world-wide. Several others have entered careers in higher education and research.

CFA InstituteFor those interested in studying to become a Chartered Financial Analyst, it is worth noting that the MSc in Finance modules contribute widely to CFA study sessions at levels 1, 2 and 3. Details of modules that relate to the CFA content are provided under Programme Content. In addition, we offer a non-assessed module that is closely related to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, CFA Level 2.

Finally, the MSc in Finance is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Programme content

Find out more about the structure and content of the MSc in Finance.

Key Facts

Duration: 12 months, full-time

Starts: October

Designed for: recent graduates from quantitative backgrounds, aiming to enter finance-related careers

Intake: 60-65 students

Entry requirements: at least upper second class honours degree or equivalent; IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100 if first language is not English. Applicants whose qualifications were not obtained in the UK may well be required to provide a GMAT score. >> more information

Work experience: not essential

Fees: £14,250 UK/EU; £18,000 Overseas

FT Ranking

Financial TimesFinancial Times Global Masters in Finance 2011 ranking:

  • 27th in the world
  • 10th in the UK
  • 1st in north of England
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