Overview

Finance and Investment from University of Buckingham offers rigorous and advanced intellectual training in the area of finance and investment, based on the most current and modern academic thinking and industry best practice. We also place emphasis on our students’ roles in and duties towards the financial community to prepare them for life after they graduate.

Quick Facts:

Our MSc Finance and Investment offers a well-focused education in the theories and methodologies that are utilised today for valuation using financial tools from both the investor’s and institutional perspective. It also examines the complexities behind the decision making processes required at all levels.
The programme is designed for students who intend to pursue a career in the financial sector who have recently acquired their bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, investment and banking related fields. It is for those who wish to enhance their knowledge of managing and working in organisations within an array of competing economic, social, political and cultural conditions.
Students will be required to successfully complete 6 core modules and complete a written dissertation.
Our MSc has a unique feature – it provides the opportunity for students to attempt the CFA Level 1 examination (optional) while completing the MSc qualification and support will be provided.
This Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) qualification, adds the professional context to the postgraduate degree and develop skills and capabilities required by investment analysts, finance managers, finance directors and chief financial officers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Empirical Techniques in Finance

Economic Analysis

Ethical & Professional Standards

Derivatives and Financial Risk Management

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , National

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We accept applications year-round for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buckingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Banking Investment View 121 other Masters in Banking in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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59

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or a good second-class honours degree in accounting, business (for the MSc in Finance and Investment only), finance, investment or banking related subjects from a recognised university or,

A recognised professional finance qualification with relevant work experience

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16480 GBP / year

≈ 16480 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

10300 GBP / year

≈ 10300 GBP / year

Living costs

Buckingham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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