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. 

Why choose this course?

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 2025-09-23 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hatfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Banking Investment View 90 other Masters in Investment 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

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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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Tuition Fee

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International

18800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18800 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

14400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14400 GBP per year during 12 months.

EU Students

Full time £18800

Living costs for Hatfield

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

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why choose this course?

Careers

Work placement

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Hatfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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