Finance MSc
Lancaster University
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Ranked among the world’s top master’s programmes in finance, our MSc Finance offers a comprehensive curriculum preparing you for high-value careers in highly sought-after sectors such as investment banking, asset management and corporate finance. The programme provides a solid foundation in essential financial principles while allowing you to tailor your studies through a wide selection of optional modules.You will build expertise in core areas such as financial data analytics, corporate ...Read more

Ranked among the world’s top master’s programmes in finance, our MSc Finance offers a comprehensive curriculum preparing you for high-value careers in highly sought-after sectors such as investment banking, asset management and corporate finance. The programme provides a solid foundation in essential financial principles while allowing you to tailor your studies through a wide selection of optional modules.

You will build expertise in core areas such as financial data analytics, corporate finance, investment analysis and financial markets, while gaining advanced insights into specialised areas such as AI and machine learning, FinTech, and sustainable finance.

You will also benefit from dedicated CFA training, personalised career coaching, and hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream, along with programming tools like Python and R. This unique combination of core knowledge and customisable learning ensures that you graduate with both breadth and depth, making you highly adaptable and competitive in the global financial job market.

Industry-led learning

Our programme is guided by industry and research trends and delivered by a team of world-class academics. You will benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities with industry experts and access to real-world case studies, ensuring you graduate as a well-rounded professional ready to tackle global challenges. You will also have access to our sector-leading finance career coaching team, which will help you become more competitive in the job market and develop the soft skills needed to excel in any career path. Also, the programme includes optional dedicated training for the CFA Level I exam, which is delivered in the summer.

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WUSCA ranking:
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66/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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8th
CUG Ranking
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10th
What students say
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Sarah-Jane
09 Dec 25

Best Aspects: Student Support, Easy to access campus Worst Aspects: Some outdated parts of campus, not loads of shops in Lancaster..Read more

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Jack
21 Nov 25

The student union are helpful for representing student values. They recently campaigned for free parking at the Univeristy, and came to a helpful compromise. The campus is in a..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related subject.

We assess applicants based on their overall academic performance and typically expect strong results in finance and quantitative modules (e.g., mathematics, statistics). Relevant work experience and/or significant programming skills are also viewed favourably.

Graduates from non-business disciplines with a strong quantitative focus (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer and Data Science, and related disciplines) are encouraged to apply.

Tuition fees

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£16,270 per year

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£30,000 per year

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£30,000 per year

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Sarah-Jane
09 Dec 25
Economics and Finance (Industry)
Best Aspects: Student Support, Easy to access campus Worst Aspects: Some outdated parts of campus, not loads of shops in Lancaster...
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Jack
21 Nov 25
Finance
The student union are helpful for representing student values. They recently campaigned for free parking at the Univeristy, and came to a helpful compromise. The campus is in a...
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Lancaster University
Lancaster, Bailrigg Lancaster Lancashire LA1 4YW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lancaster  1.7 miles away

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