Finance (MSc)
Cardiff University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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Challenge yourself on this practice-focused programme and develop the confidence, knowledge and skills for a successful career in finance.Studying our MSc Finance programme will help you to succeed in an interconnected, diverse and ever-changing international environment by exposing you to current thinking in finance and real-world challenges. We will provide you with an in-depth insight into strategic aspects of finance. You will explore the key topics of asset pricing, investment management ...Read more

Challenge yourself on this practice-focused programme and develop the confidence, knowledge and skills for a successful career in finance.Studying our MSc Finance programme will help you to succeed in an interconnected, diverse and ever-changing international environment by exposing you to current thinking in finance and real-world challenges. We will provide you with an in-depth insight into strategic aspects of finance. You will explore the key topics of asset pricing, investment management and corporate finance, alongside developing your consultancy and research skills. The programme will enable you to pursue a specialist career in investment management or trading, working as a senior executive or consultant in corporate or financial institutions. A variety of module options will help you tailor your learning in specific aspects of finance to achieve your future career aspirations.You will be exposed to cutting-edge trading simulations in our flagship Trading Room. The 56-seat capacity trading floor, is one of the largest in the UK and provides you with the opportunity to gain the practical skills required for life at the stock exchange. An Optional Bloomberg Certification is also offered.The programme examines a range of contemporary issues in finance, including the use of innovative financial technologies and instruments, electronic trading, ethical financial decision making and the corporate financial life-cycle.

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WUSCA ranking:
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11/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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21st
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
22nd
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
17 Feb 26

Going out for student union nights on Wednesday with my society is great, don't enjoy the weather in wales but the rest is..Read more

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Cerys
11 Dec 25

The students Union is great and the new open hours for study spaces is great. However first year accommodations are dated..Read more

Entry requirements

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:1 honours degree in finance or a related subject, or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates.

Tuition fees

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£13,950 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£31,700 per year

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Students from EU

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Deposit: £2,500

£31,700 per year

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Students from International

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Deposit: £2,500

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SR
Student Reviewer
17 Feb 26
Banking and Finance
Going out for student union nights on Wednesday with my society is great, don't enjoy the weather in wales but the rest is...
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Cerys
11 Dec 25
Banking and Finance with a Professional Placement Year
The students Union is great and the new open hours for study spaces is great. However first year accommodations are dated...
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Cardiff University
Park Place Cardiff CF10 3AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cathays  0.1 miles away
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