Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in a relevant/numerate subject.

Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.

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Months of entry

September

Course content

This master’s covers the key areas of finance and investment analysis, helps you prepare for professional qualifications and gives you the opportunity to undertake a placement.

This Finance and Investment programme is ideal for those with degrees in accounting, finance, business, economics, or quantitative subjects.

You will study financial markets and products, financial analysis and valuation, investment management, financial engineering and machine learning, before conducting a research project on data analysis of financial markets. Learn from academics with recent industry experience and gain access to experienced investment banking professionals and researchers.

This MSc helps you develop the skills for successful careers in the finance industry. It covers the techniques used for the analysis and management of investment and risk in the investment industry. The programme is affiliated with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA) under the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, and it equips you with the theoretical and practical toolset to take Level 1 of the CFA qualification after you graduate. The programme is also recognised for the CFA Certificate in Sustainable Investing. The programme is also accredited with ACCA and CIMA professional body; which offer exemptions, including up to 4 ACCA papers, and up to CIMA Certificate Level.

This degree includes the opportunity to enhance your employability - and elevate your career - with a placement year, working full-time for a company. It’s a chance for you to immerse yourself in an industry, apply your knowledge and put theory into practice. It should also help you develop your professional skills and assist you in starting to make industry connections. Graduates with work experience are highly sought after by employers and often secure higher-level positions.

This course is accredited by professional bodies, including ACCA, AICPA, CIMA and CFA.