Overview

Key Features

Deregulation, globalisation, and the effect of the worldwide economic crisis across international stock markets have led to a growing interest in the subject of finance. Professionals in today’s market need to be adept at managing investments of both a financial and economic nature, and use sound and informed judgement in order to make crucial decisions

The MSc in Finance from the University of Lincoln offers students the ability to explore practice in the context of relevant contemporary theory and research. Students can go beyond the fundamental theories to study advanced techniques, with a focus on quantitative methods and developing critical thinking skills. The programme is both quantitative and research-orientated in nature and makes use of industry level databases such as Bloomberg.

Career and Personal Development

MSc Finance graduates may find opportunities across the financial sector in areas including banking, foreign exchange, sales, and financial risk assessment and management, while some students go on to pursue careers in research or academia.

Graduates from the Department of Accountancy, Finance, and Economics have gone on to secure the following roles: Finance Officer at The Woodland Trust; Graduate Career at Hang Seng Bank (a subsidiary of HSBC group), Hong Kong; Operations Analyst at Cantab Capital Partners LLP; Evaluation Analyst at Humankind Charity; Trainee Accountant at Dexter and Sharpe; Accountant at Central Bank of Oman; PhD student (awarded scholarship)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting

Corporate Finance

Portfolio Analysis

Quantitative Methods for Economics and Finance

Bond Markets and Investment Analysis

International Macroeconomics and Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or second class honours degree and grade C in A Level Mathematics.

Students from quantitative social sciences, engineering and IT backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Students are expected to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of mathematics and statistics.

Alternatively, prior work experience in a related field will be considered in place of a degree at the discretion of the teaching team.

Tuition Fee

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International

16800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9900 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part-time Home: £52 per credit point

Part-time International: £90 per credit point

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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