MSc Finance
Queen's University Belfast
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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's University Belfast

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MSc - Master of Science

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Queen's University Belfast

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SEP-25

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OverviewThis course is for you if you have an interest in financial markets, institutions and financial decision making. You want a career in the financial services sector or in academia. You want to be taught and supervised by leading academics.You will explore how company managers and investors make financial decisions, how they manage their risk and how financial markets function. Your background may not necessarily be in finance, so this is a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and ...Read more

Overview

This course is for you if you have an interest in financial markets, institutions and financial decision making. You want a career in the financial services sector or in academia. You want to be taught and supervised by leading academics.

You will explore how company managers and investors make financial decisions, how they manage their risk and how financial markets function. Your background may not necessarily be in finance, so this is a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of financial markets and financial decision making.

Professional Accreditations

The programme has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program showing that the programme aligns with the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) - the core knowledge, skills, and abilities that are generally accepted and applied by investment professionals throughout the world.

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WUSCA ranking:
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5/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
What students say
H
Hyuntae
09 Dec 24

Belfast is Safest city in..Read more

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Jennise
02 Dec 24

QUB is the best place for international students, they have the best SU in the UK, and QUB student support is really helpful. I went through INTO QUB and it taught me many things..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, or other relevant quantitative subject. Science and Engineering disciplines will be considered where there is a significant mathematical component. Performance in relevant modules must be of the required standard.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£8,800 per year

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Students from Domestic

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£8,800 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£25,800 per year

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Students from EU

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

Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

£25,800 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 International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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Hyuntae
09 Dec 24
Finance (with a Year in Industry) BSc (Hons)
Belfast is Safest city in...
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J
Jennise
02 Dec 24
Finance (with a Year in Industry) BSc (Hons)
QUB is the best place for international students, they have the best SU in the UK, and QUB student support is really helpful. I went through INTO QUB and it taught me many things...
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Queen's University Belfast
University Road Belfast Northern Ireland BT7 1NN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Balmoral   0.2 miles away
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