Finance MSc/Diploma/Certificate
Duration
MSc - 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time
PGDip - 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time
The programme commences in September each year.
Overview
The MSc in Finance is designed for students looking for a broad based qualification in the subject area, with a view either to pursuing a career in the financial sector or to continuing to doctoral research in finance. The aim of the programme is to develop students' knowledge and understanding of academic finance and of the financial sector, including theory, empirical research and practical issues. The programme will enable students to understand core theories and concepts in finance; understand and use a range analytical techniques, for example the analysis of a company's financial statements or the application of models to value financial assets; evaluate methods of empirical research and empirical findings; develop practical knowledge of financial markets and institutions and financial decisions within companies; carry out original research via a dissertation; and develop transferable skills, particularly in analytical techniques, communication and teamwork, relevant to employment in the financial sector or in academic research.
Programme Structure
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Financial Analysis Financial Markets |
Derivatives Research Methods Research Methods in Finance and one from:
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Over the summer months students undertake a dissertation.
Entry Requirements
A good Honours degree, or qualification equivalent to, in a relevant subject
International students are required to have an IETLS score of 6.5 (with no section lower than 6.0), or a paper-based TOEFL score of 577.
Further Information
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we’ll need to see evidence of your English language ability. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. We offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement prior to starting your masters programme:
- 2 semesters English (for IELTS of 4.5-5.0);
- 12 weeks English (for IELTS of 5.5);
- 6 weeks English (for IELTS 5.5*-6.0). (*minimum 5.5 reading and writing)
