MSc Sustainable Finance at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

As global challenges like climate change and social inequality demand urgent financial solutions, sustainable finance has emerged as essential to our economic future. Companies and investors worldwide are recognising that long-term financial success depends on integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into every decision.

Department: Accounting and Finance | Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course comprises of 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. You will study four core modules, two optional modules and complete a dissertation. Modules include Environmental Economics, Machine Learning and Data Analytics in Finance.

Career pathways

Our MSc Sustainable Finance will equip you to step into one of the fastest-growing sectors in finance. From green bonds and ESG consulting to impact investing and climate risk analysis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in a highly quantitative subject (such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Science). Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference. English language: IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,890 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 34,830 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=COS243

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