Overview

The Finance and Investment Banking programme from University of Hertfordshire echoes the esteemed Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA®) level 1 and 2 curriculum.

Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics. 

Key facts

The Postgraduate studies are sector-leading amongst over 100 Higher Education Institutions in the UK as evidenced by our extraordinary achievement: 

2nd for finance in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES, Advance HE, 2023) 
1st for Skills Development, 2nd for Support, Resources, Community and Assessment (Advance HE, 2023)

Provide students with an intellectually challenging programme of study leading to an awareness of issues, themes and applications within the field of finance and investment banking and associated subject fields

Careers

Every aspect of this Master’s is designed to give you the necessary skills for a successful career in a wide range of finance and investment banking roles. You’ll benefit from our academic team’s expertise and experience, as well as the School’s excellent business links and student employability record. Specific careers that may be appropriate include a range of investment banking roles (e.g. financial analyst, investment manager, securities’ analyst, and portfolio manager) as well as roles within financial departments of corporations/organisations (e.g. treasury, financial control, risk analysis etc.). Furthermore, the programme offers a sound platform and preparation for doctoral research in the areas of finance, accounting, and economics.

Work placement

The two-year full-time MSc Finance and Investment Banking with Extended Professional Practice program allows you to take on a 30-week work placement in your second year.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Analysis

Financial Data Analysis

Financial Markets and Institutions

Economics, Finance and Banking

Dissertation (MSc FIB)

Research Methods MSc FIB

Financial Statement Analysis

Asset Valuation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply right up until the course starts. However, course places are on a first come, first serve basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Banking Investment View 101 other Masters in Investment in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The normal entry requirements for the programme are:

An honours degree (at least 2:2 or equivalent) in the field of economics, finance, banking, accounting, business studies, science, engineering, mathematics, or
A suitable professional qualification (including ACCA, CIMA CIPFA, CFA, ICAEW, ICS), or
Other appropriate qualifications/experience to be assessed by the Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20950 GBP / year

≈ 20950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15120 GBP / year

≈ 15120 GBP / year

Additional Details

EU Students Full time: £18800

Living costs

Hatfield

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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Disciplines

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