MSc Finance And Investment

Candidates for the MSc in Finance and Investment will normally have a first degree or its equivalent in accounting and finance, economics, management (with a significant component of economics and/or accounting and finance) or a quantitative science such as mathematics, physics or engineering from an approved higher education institution.

The usual entry requirement is: a UK 2:2 degree or its equivalent in any discipline from an approved higher education institution. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be eligible if supported with appropriate practical experience. Where possible we've listed the equivalent qualifications on the page for your country or region.

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Our graduates regularly find careers in finance and investment, and the finance industry in general. The programme focuses on the key elements of corporate finance, investment management and applied quantitative finance.  The aim is to produce specialists who have a strong financial perspective on corporate activity, pension fund behaviour, the economy and international financial markets. 

The sectors and jobs that our MSc students are employed in after graduation vary depending on their previous experience and pathway taken. In terms of career progression, it is useful to consider where alumni are three years after graduation. Looking at the data derived from the School’s ranking in the Financial Times Master’s in Management Rankings, on average 25% of them are in senior management roles and 20% in junior management positions three years after graduation.

First Year
Core
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
International Finance
Derivatives Pricing and Valuation
Dissertation
Quantitative Methods in Finance
Asset Pricing and Financial Markets
Business Economics
Optional
Corporate Finance
Developing Skills for Business Leadership
Digital Marketing Metrics
International Marketing
Corporate Social Responsibility
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
International Master’s Summer School
International Master’s Summer School (attendance only)
Financial Risk Management in European Banking