MSc Investment Management at University of Surrey

Programme overview

This investment management MSc combines thorough training in investment theory with the practical tools you’ll need to solve real investment problems. You’ll learn the analytical, decision-making, problem-solving, risk mitigation and technical skills you need to thrive in an increasingly complex global financial environment.

Department: Surrey Business School | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our MSc Investment Management curriculum is designed to equip you with cutting-edge skills across global asset classes. You’ll dive into real-world challenges throughout your studies, and you'll learn how to price, trade, and uncover opportunities in fixed income markets, including corporate, municipal, and green bonds. You will develop skills in equity analysis, portfolio construction, and use the power of derivatives for strategic hedging and advanced investment strategies. Core modules include Equity Investment Analysis, Fixed Income Investments, Principles of Finance and Investment, Quantitative Methods, Derivatives Securities, Portfolio Management, Ethics in Finance, Applied Cases in International Finance.

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics or financial services (including insurance and investment management). Applicants with a degree in business administration or management can also be considered where accountancy, banking or finance represent 25 per cent of the modules by weighting. We will also consider a dual-discipline degree which includes accountancy, banking or finance as either a joint or minor subject. We will take significant relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet the above requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall including 6.0 in each category

Domestic applicants: GBP 15,800 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 25,900 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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