Finance MSc
Newcastle University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Newcastle University

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12 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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Newcastle University

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SEP-25

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OverviewUnderstand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions.Youll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. Youll gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career.The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills finance. This course will suit ...Read more

Overview

Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and strategies of investors. Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions.

You'll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. You'll gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career.

The financial services sector has experienced worldwide growth. This has increased the demand for students with specialist skills finance. This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:

  • investment banking
  • financial research
  • financial trading

Your studies will include:

  • financial markets and institutions
  • the management of the asset-specific company and country risk

We'll encourage you to engage with contemporary debates. This should relate to the operation of financial markets and institutions. You'll learn about the types and function of financial markets. Such as:

  • stock
  • bond
  • foreign exchange
  • derivative markets

You'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets.

What you'll learn

We respond to the trends and issues in global financial markets and services. Our course features compulsory modules in financial theory and corporate policy. It also includes optional modules on:

  • financial markets
  • financial institutions
  • applied empirical methods in finance

Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your projects and dissertation.

Careers

This course prepares you for a wide range of careers with employers, such as:

  • KPMG
  • Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
  • PwC
  • Accenture
  • Santander UK
  • J.P. Morgan
  • Kingston Smith LLP
  • HongRun Shanghai Financial Leasing Co. Ltd.
  • Buss Group
  • Moore Kingston Smith LLP

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need to show an understanding of: basic calculus; probability theory; statistical inference. You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.

Tuition fees

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£15,600 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£28,900 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£28,900 per year

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Students from International

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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