MSc Finance at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

How are business decisions made from a financial perspective? Do we need banks and stock markets to support economic growth? How do different financial markets operate? These are just some of the questions you’ll explore in our MSc Finance.

Faculty: Oxford Brookes Business School | Duration: 1 year or 2 years in sandwich mode which includes one year's full-time paid supervised work experience (a work placement). Sandwich mode is only available for September entry.; part-time: 24 months | Study mode: full-time (optional sandwich placement) | Intake: September 2026 / January 2027 / September 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll develop finance skills, including mathematical and statistical tools, analysing accounting statements, understanding financial securities and instruments, and exploring financial theories.

Career pathways

With our MSc Finance, there are various directions you can follow. You may decide to go into the finance sector and pursue a career in banking, trading, or insurance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification. Applicants who possess a diploma rather than a good degree may be eligible for entry provided they have compensatory work experience and can demonstrate career development. This course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Applications are welcome from those in work and seeking continuing professional development. Entry will also be subject to one satisfactory reference (academic). If English is not your first language you will need to satisfy the university’s English language requirements: IELTS minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking). if you have completed your undergraduate degree in the UK (at least one full year of study) you will automatically meet our English language requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,300 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026 / January 2027 / September 2027

Duration: 1 year or 2 years in sandwich mode which includes one year's full-time paid supervised work experien

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/finance#apply

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