MSc Finance at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Whether you're looking for a career in finance or a PhD, get ready for your next step with this specialist Finance master’s degree. Build advanced finance expertise through a specialist master's focused on global markets, investments and financial decision-making. Develop in-demand quantitative, analytical and financial modelling skills that prepare you for careers across finance, investment and financial services.

What you will study

During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all.The eight taught units during semester one and twototal 120 credits and consists of both compulsory and optional taught units which can be viewed in the list below. Over the summer period, you will carry out your Research Dissertation, worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Cross Sectional Econometrics, Asset Pricing, Time Series Econometrics, Corporate Finance.

Career pathways

You’ll have access to employability sessions covering applications, CVs, interviews and LinkedIn; tailored workshops with feedback; and one-to-one support with a careers consultant. You can also engage with employer and alumni insights through guest speaker events, and keep track of opportunities through the online careers platform.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent. You need a degree in finance or economics. You must have taken a significant number of finance and quantitative courses during your degree (accounting is not considered to be finance).

Domestic applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 39,700 a year (2027/28). MSc (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/how-to-apply/

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