Overview

If you’re interested in a career in finance then this Finance (with Advanced Practice) programme at Northumbria University will equip you with the analytical and managerial skills to succeed within the sector, after any undergraduate degree with a quantitative element.

What can I expect from this course?

Facilities include a trading suite equipped with Bloomberg Terminals, which are used by financial traders and investment banks globally. The suite provides you with access to the live financial and economic data, portfolio construction and optimisation tools, information and analytics to support your studies. The facility is also equipped with state-or-art econometric packages such E-views 10.0 which is used on Financial Econometrics and Forecasting module to estimate and interpret various econometric models for the purpose of designing trading strategies.

You will also undertake a number of professional development modules to give you a competitive advantage in the jobs market, in terms of self-development and leadership.

In the second year, you will have an opportunity to undertake an Consultancy Project allowing you to apply the knowledge and skills you have gained during your first year of study to a real-life industry issue from a range of employers. This authentic learning context ensures that you experience what it feels like to work within a team on a contemporary project that has real relevance and impact.

Working to a client's brief, with academic supervision, you will advance your ability to apply theoretical concepts and research skills to produce a practical recommendation to a challenging problem.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Econometrics and Forecasting

Research Methods and Analytics for Business Practice

Contemporary issues in Sustainability

Academic Language Skills for Postgraduate Business Students

Sustainable Strategic Decisions

Corporate Financial Management

International Financial Markets and Institutions

Investments and Risk Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Accounting Financial Management View 681 other Masters in Finance in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation. It is recommended that your previous studies include quantitative elements.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

24500 GBP / year

≈ 24500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14250 GBP / year

≈ 14250 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

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