Overview
Because finance is so wide ranging, the degree allows you to choose between four majors:
- Quantitative Finance
- Financial Sector Management
- Economic Policy
- Banking
The four pathways of the MSc Finance allow you to select a study path best suited to your objectives and skills.
The Finance (Major - Quantitative Finance) programme at the University of London is designed for postgraduates who wish to enter the banking sector and professionals who seek greater knowledge of financial management for competitive advantages. Discover more about core banking activities, retirement and financial planning, commercial credit and factoring, and liquidity and risk management.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this programme you will be well prepared for senior positions in governments, central banks, other public organisations, international institutions and consultancy. You will also acquire the requisite skills for roles in higher education and research institutions.
"The curriculum helped me understand the importance of economic and government policies in supporting sustainable economic growth and the resulting welfare of a society. Almost every day, I find that I apply some element from the programme to decisions and topics arising in my job."
What do employers think of our graduates?
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Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Econometric principles and data analysis
- Econometric analysis and applications
- Financial econometrics
- Risk management: principles and applications
- Derivatives
- Modelling firms and markets
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Application deadlines September | November | February | May
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Finance View 108 other Masters in Finance in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need either a bachelor degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. finance, economics) from an institution acceptable to the University or relevant education and work experience that comprises suitable training for the programme
Tuition Fee
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International
5460 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10920 GBP for the full programme during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
5460 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10920 GBP for the full programme during 24 months.
- Master's (6 modules): £10,920
- Postgraduate Diploma (4 modules): £7,280
- Postgraduate Certificate (2 modules): £3,640
- Individual Professional Award (1 module): £1,820
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.