MSc Finance and Investment
London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 18,150 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £12,875 per year; part-time international £3,025 per 30 credits | home £2,142 per 30 credits
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Introduction
Our Master's in Finance and Investment covers the key areas of finance and investment analysis. It helps you prepare for highly valued professional qualifications and a range of financial careers.
This Finance and Investment course 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, and financial econometrics, 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.
The course 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. It also equips you with the theoretical and practical toolset to achieve Level 1 of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualification after you graduate.
What you should know about this course
- Our diverse intake offers an excellent opportunity to exchange viewpoints on global financial impacts with peers from around the world.
- This MSc Finance and Investment has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program. This positions you well for professional CFA exams.
- Our courses in Accounting and Finance have 80% in student satisfaction (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2022)
- Our courses in Accounting and Finance are ranked in TOP 10 overall in London (The Guardian 2022).
- Our courses are ranked TOP 10 in Accounting and finance subjects in London (The Complete University Guide League Tables 2022)
Admissions
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Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Financial Analysis and Valuation (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Foundations of Scholarship (Dept ACC) (15 credits)
- Principles of Finance (30 credits)
- Investment Management (30 credits)
- Financial Markets & Products (30 credits)
- Research Project (30 credits)
- Financial Engineering and Machine Learning (15 credits)
Part-time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Business)
- Foundations of Scholarship (Dept ACC) (15 credits)
- Principles of Finance (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Financial Analysis and Valuation (15 credits)
- Financial Markets & Products (30 credits)
- Financial Engineering and Machine Learning (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Investment Management (30 credits)
- Research Project (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.
- Financial Analysis and Valuation (15 credits)
- Financial Markets & Products (30 credits)
- Financial Engineering and Machine Learning (15 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates can pursue careers in investment and financial analysis such as investment management, corporate finance, financial management, and consulting.
Graduates who go on to gain the CFA Institute's Chartered Financial Analyst status will be in great demand in many areas of business and finance.
Do you provide employability services?
Our Business School Employability team is committed to supporting your journey towards a rewarding graduate destination. We provide a professional service to empower you to achieve your potential and offer support for two years after graduation. Services include:
- CV, cover letter, and application tips
- Interviews support
- Careers fairs
- Mentoring