MSc Finance at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and the strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions. You'll learn how they function and interact with the real economy.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: Newcastle University Business School | Duration: Full time: 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your projects and dissertation. Compulsory modules include: Finance Programme Community, Dissertation, Applied Econometrics, Research Methods in Economics and Finance, Introductory Econometrics, Financial Theory, Financial Derivatives, Corporate Finance, Financial Technology, Critical Skills for Finance.

Career pathways

HongRun Shanghai Financial Leasing Co. Ltd. Graduate roles and employers include: assistant chief financial officer; financial analyst; accountant; financial trader; auditor; investment analyst; risk analyst; controller; PhD candidate; KPMG.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.2 Honours in any discipline. Applicants must hold at least a C-grade in A-level Mathematics (or equivalent) OR have studied a relevant mathematics/quantitative module at university level. This may include: basic calculus probability theory statistical inference You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts . English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 33,050 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5149f/#how-to-apply

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