Finance MSc
University of Sheffield
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Develop the tools and techniques you need to critically assess real-world investment strategies, financial instruments and market behaviours. Advance your understanding of the practical applications of finance theory and the analytical skills crucial for the financial industry with our applied course, MSc Finance. You will study key areas such as corporate finance, behavioural finance, and asset pricing and portfolio theory. Engaging with the skills and research of our academics, you will be ...Read more

Develop the tools and techniques you need to critically assess real-world investment strategies, financial instruments and market behaviours. Advance your understanding of the practical applications of finance theory and the analytical skills crucial for the financial industry with our applied course, MSc Finance. You will study key areas such as corporate finance, behavioural finance, and asset pricing and portfolio theory. Engaging with the skills and research of our academics, you will be taught how to use econometric methods to conduct data analysis and interpret complex financial models. By the end of this course, you will have identified and completed a research project, engaging thoroughly with important analytical and technical skills related to your particular interests.

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20 Feb 25

The best part of my uni experience was the supportive community and diverse resources, making learning engaging. However, more practical workshops and better communication between..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in economics or a degree which meets the module requirements below. You should have studied the following four modules:

  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics or Econometrics

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£15,100 per year

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£31,190 per year

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£31,190 per year

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20 Feb 25
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The best part of my uni experience was the supportive community and diverse resources, making learning engaging. However, more practical workshops and better communication between...
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University of Sheffield
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Nearest train station: Sheffield  0.7 miles away
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