Finance

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need need to show an understanding of basic calculus; probability theory; statistical inference.

You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions. You'll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. You'll gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career.

About this course

The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills and competencies in finance. This course will suit you if you are interested in the following careers:

• investment banking
• financial research
• financial trading

Your studies will include:

• financial markets and institutions
• the management of the asset-specific company and country risk

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Information for international students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 6 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.

Fees and funding

See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.