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UndergraduateCourse summary
Advance your career in finance with our MSc Finance, a course which offers a unique blend of academic rigor and real-world application to help prepare you to excel in a competitive industry. You will learn from leading researchers and practitioners who bring their expertise and real-world insights from consulting for government departments, banks and City of London firms. Why choose this course?
- It offers you a rigorous exploration of financial markets, asset management and corporate finance, with strong foundations in financial economics and accounting.
- The course places emphasis on advanced econometric and numerical analysis techniques, equipping you with analytical skills highly valued by banks, financial institutions and government agencies.
- It is taught by experienced lecturers who are active researchers and consultants for government departments and regulatory bodies.
- The course is part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, offering scholarships, supporting professional development and providing networking opportunities.
- portfolio theory
- corporate finance
- pricing theory applied to derivatives and government bond markets.
- Birkbeck is ranked in the top 25 UK universities for Economics and Econometrics in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, ensuring that course content is informed by the latest research.
- Our academic team is friendly and approachable, providing students with opportunities for individual support, question-handling and discussion of ideas.
- Birkbeck’s central London campus offers you access to world-class facilities and proximity to major financial institutions.
- analysing financial statements, assessing company performance and determining the value of assets and investments
- corporate finance and strategy including making strategic decisions on capital structure, budgeting, and mergers and acquisitions to enhance corporate value
- managing investment portfolios, optimising asset allocation and mitigating financial risks using strategies like hedging and derivatives
- navigating global financial systems, exchange rates and cross-border investment challenges
- understanding ethical behaviour including compliance with regulations and alignment with professional codes.
- investment banking and corporate finance analyst
- portfolio manager
- investment analyst
- financial adviser
- trading or sales broker
- consultant or management consultant
- public sector or policy analyst.
Modules
For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.
Assessment method
Usually around 80% of the assessment is unseen examinations, typically held in June. The other 20% is via coursework to ensure that, throughout the year, you get practice, and are given feedback, in tackling and solving problems independently, without the time pressure of examinations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck. Please note, if you require a Student visa to study in the UK, you will only be able to apply for the on-campus study option for this course. Online and flexible options will not be available to you because they may affect the conditions of your visa.
Entry requirements
Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification. We will review every postgraduate application to Birkbeck on its individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14520 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £14520 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £14520 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £14520 | Year 1 |
| International | £24600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Provider information
Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1E 7HX
Course contact details
Visit our course pageBirkbeck Student Advice Service
0203 907 0700