MSc Finance at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An MSc in Finance at Strathclyde Business School, one of the UK's first finance masters programmes (launched 1973), blending financial theory with practical skills. It covers financial markets, corporate finance, derivatives and quantitative methods and is recognised under the CFA Institute University Recognition Program.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 core modules are Accounting & Financial Analysis, International Financial Markets & Banking, Principles of Finance and Quantitative Methods for Finance. Semester 2 core modules are Advanced Corporate Finance & Applications and Derivatives & Treasury Management, plus electives such as Textual Analytics for Accounting & Finance, Management Accounting and Equity Analysis.

Career pathways

Corporate finance, security analysis, portfolio management, and options and futures.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject area with a strong quantitative component. No prior knowledge of finance is required. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can enter via the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. English language (non-native speakers): IELTS 6.5 with no individual score lower than 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,050 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate (table row covers MSC/PGDIP); Scotland and rest of UK Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2026/27). Full-time MSc rate (table row covers MSC/PGDIP) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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