MSc Finance at Birkbeck, University of London

Advance your career in finance with our MSc Finance, a course which offers a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world application to help prepare you to excel in a competitive industry. You will learn from leading researchers and practitioners who bring their expertise and real-world insights from consulting for government departments, banks and City of London firms.

Faculty: Birkbeck Business School  |  Duration: One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online; Two years part-time, flexible learning  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is designed to equip you with both theoretical expertise and practical skills. It provides you with in-depth expertise in financial economics and markets, covering: portfolio theory corporate finance pricing theory applied to derivatives and government bond markets. Compulsory modules include an 8000-word dissertation (30 credits)..

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for career paths in a range of roles such as: investment banking and corporate finance analyst, portfolio manager, investment analyst, financial adviser, trading or sales broker, consultant or management consultant, public sector or policy analyst.

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