Overview
The aim is to produce specialists who have a strong financial perspective on corporate activity, pension fund behaviour, the economy and international financial markets.
The Finance and Investment programme at University of Bradford places an emphasis on specialist areas within finance including undertaking financial investments, financial modelling, mathematical finance and financial management roles within mainstream financial firms. There will be particular focus on providing students with the conceptual understanding, knowledge and technical skills that are required to implement advanced financial models in a practical way.
Career prospects
Our graduates regularly find careers in finance and investment, and the finance industry in general. The programme focuses on the key elements of corporate finance, investment management and applied quantitative finance. The aim is to produce specialists who have a strong financial perspective on corporate activity, pension fund behaviour, the economy and international financial markets.
The sectors and jobs that our MSc students are employed in after graduation vary depending on their previous experience and pathway taken. In terms of career progression, it is useful to consider where alumni are three years after graduation. Looking at the data derived from the School’s ranking in the Financial Times Master’s in Management Rankings, on average 25% of them are in senior management roles and 20% in junior management positions three years after graduation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
Quantitative Methods in Finance
- Asset Pricing and Financial Markets
- Business Economics
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance*
- Derivative Pricing and Valuation
- International Finance
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Economics Finance Accounting View 573 other Masters in Economics in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Candidates for the MSc in Finance and Investment will normally have a first degree or its equivalent in accounting and finance, economics, management (with a significant component of economics and/or accounting and finance) or a quantitative science such as mathematics, physics or engineering from an approved higher education institution.
- The usual entry requirement is: a UK 2:2 degree or its equivalent in any discipline from an approved higher education institution. Equivalent professional qualifications will also be eligible if supported with appropriate practical experience. Further guidance can be found in our English pre-sessional course taught by the University of Bradford.
- Applications are welcome from students with non-standard qualifications or mature students (those over 21 years of age on entry) with significant relevant experience.
Tuition Fee
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International
18566 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18566 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11610 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11610 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time
- Home: £5,806 per year
Living costs for Bradford
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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