Finance and Investment

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (60% or higher) or an international equivalent in Finance, Economics, Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics.

OR

If your degree subject is not listed above, you will typically need an upper second-class honours degree (60% or higher) or an international equivalent with three units of mathematics with 60% or above (or an international equivalent) in each unit, from the units listed in 'Maths qualification requirements' below.

If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

We will also consider your application if your grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if you have at least one of the following:

• evidence of significant, relevant work experience in sectors such as finance, accounting, economics, or investment (a minimum of 2 years in a paid role is required)
• a postgraduate qualification or professional qualification (CFA, FRM or ACCA)

If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications. Specific module requirements would still apply, which can be met in either undergraduate or postgraduate qualifications.

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical sides of finance. It contains compulsory elements in asset pricing, corporate finance, and quantitative methods and empirical finance. Additionally, it offers optional units in areas including derivatives, financial modelling, investment management, advanced corporate finance, banking, green and sustainable finance, financial technology, and behavioural finance.

The programme is suitable for students with good undergraduate degrees in finance, economics, or accounting, as well as those with other quantitative backgrounds (for example, an undergraduate education in mathematics, engineering, or natural sciences).

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.

Fees and funding

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.