Finance MSc

UCL (University College London)

The MSc Finance programme offers world-class generalist training in finance. It provides you with a deep understanding of finance principles, financial practices, and analytical techniques, combining theory and practice in a variety of finance-related topics. Join us to gain the theoretical foundations and applied skills required to succeed as a finance professional. Organisations seek talent who can bring core knowledge and critical thinking from the outset. The MSc Finance programme is designed to equip ambitious students with the knowledge and decision-making skills to work for leading financial firms around the world. The programme is also particularly well-suited for those seeking to obtain their CFA qualification after graduation. UCL is a CFA-affiliated university, in other words, an academic institution that embeds a significant portion of the CFA® Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) into their curriculum. The programme covers most of the topics included in CFA Level 1 and Level 2. Although our programme is not designed as a specific preparation for the CFA® exam, it focuses on the underlying scientific foundations and extends beyond. This full-time programme is delivered by the UCL School of Management and UCL’s Department of Economics, providing a study of finance underpinned by a blend of quantitative and qualitative components. As a MSc Finance student, you'll acquire a firm grasp of fundamental finance-related concepts and be able to apply your knowledge to practical tasks by, for example, utilising mathematical models to price financial securities. You'll also enhance your analytical and decision-making skills. The skills and knowledge acquired through this programme are essential to work in any of the major global financial centres such as New York, London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. This programme is ideal for you if you have a passion for finance and are seeking a high-profile career in the financial sector, or to further advance an established career path. You'll have excellent quantitative skills, and possibly a keen interest in pursuing your CFA designation and embarking on a career in the finance industry. You'll also demonstrate an ability to think critically and have a strong interest in financial markets, investment strategies, and corporate finance. The MSc Finance programme is for those with a strong quantitative or mathematical background who are seeking to develop these skills further and apply them within the finance sector.