MSc Finance

Graduate with the knowledge and skills to meet modern financial challenges with a career in finance.

Our MSc in Finance provides a unique combination of the latest research, practical application and a broad range of topics. The programme equips students with the knowledge and skills to meet modern financial challenges and prepares graduates for a career in finance.

On this Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) partner programme, you will learn from leading practitioners and world-class faculty how to put the latest academic thinking and business strategies into practice.

Study programme

Before the course begins you are expected to complete pre-study and foundation modules online. These are designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of areas later covered throughout the academic year and introduce you to the modern tools of finance.

The taught element of the programme starts in September and you study the core modules throughout the autumn and spring terms. Each student also takes elective modules which are taught in the spring and summer terms. The elective modules allow you to tailor your learning to meet your career ambitions and match your interests. Your choice of electives includes two international options which allow you to experience finance in a different economy

In the spring and summer terms, you will choose between undertaking two types of projects and will work on the project in the summer term and summer vacation period. Students who choose the Applied Project submit 3,000 words and a short presentation. Students who choose the Research Project produce an original piece of work around 10,000 words. Students who complete a Research Project will be required to take one less elective. The Research Project is particularly suited to those students wanting to do a PhD after their MSc programme.