MSc Finance and Sustainability at University of West London

Programme overview

The finance profession is constantly evolving with the range of sub-specialisms growing rapidly and we have carefully curated a rich portfolio of specialist finance courses to equip you with the knowledge and specialist skills required to meet the needs and demands of the profession and make a significant contribution to the organisations you work for. The various specialist pathways will provide you with further opportunities to pursue rewarding careers by exploring areas relevant to your chosen subject specialism.

Duration: 1 year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you are a finance or business graduate/professional with a burgeoning interest in sustainability then our Finance and Sustainability Course gives you the opportunity to build a specialist base of knowledge and launch a rewarding career. This Masters degree is perfect for those interested in driving environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) as well as the sustainability agenda. Modules include: Management Skills for Finance Professionals; Sustainable Strategy; Corporate Financial Reporting; Sustainability Frameworks, Disclosures and Analytics; Business Statistics and Forecasting; Dissertation; Applied Project.

Career pathways

Once you graduate with an MSc Finance and Sustainability you will be ready to apply for senior roles in various strands of the finance and/or ever-growing sustainability industries. Additionally, you may pursue a career in IT, HR, marketing, sales, procurement, software development, data management, logistics and more. Job roles include: Sustainable Finance Manager; Financial Services Sustainable Finance Manager; Environmental and Social Due Diligence & Sustainable Finance Manager; Senior Associate – Sustainable Finance; Senior Consultant – Sustainable Finance; ESG Analyst; ESG Policy Lead; Sustainability Reporting Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent in accounting, finance or business subjects. We will also consider anyone with relevant sustainability-related qualifications. In the absence of the above, we may also offer students a place based on relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment. All applications are considered individually. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience; IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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