Course summary
Our Finance MSc is a top-ranked finance master’s course. It is ranked 8th in the UK and 56th in the world by QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance Ranking 2025. The course provides you with a solid grounding in finance and investment and offers extensive training in the relevant tools and techniques and how to apply them practically in the global finance workplace. The course is distinctive in covering the principles, tools and techniques of both finance and investment, as well as how to apply them in real work situations.
- You will gain an in-depth understanding of finance and investment, economics, international financial markets and ethics, statistical analysis, financial modelling and investment and portfolio management.
- You will apply financial and investment management theories, tools and techniques in a variety of contexts including case studies, trading simulations and the individual thesis project.
- Modules focus on real-world challenges, and include a combination of case studies, participative exercises, interactive lectures, and group projects.
- You may also have the opportunity to take part in activities, including the CFA Institute UK Research Challenge.
- You will be taught by faculty with experience of the real world of finance and business, as well as having the opportunity to listen to guest speakers.
- You will have access to highly effective infrastructure including Bloomberg live financial data via our Bloomberg Suite.
- You will have the opportunity to study within a truly international environment, with students and academics coming from over 50 countries.
Modules
Compulsory modules: Corporate Finance; Statistical Analysis in Finance; Accounting; Economics for Financial Markets; International Financial Markets and Ethics; Investing for Environmental and Social Impact; Valuation and Financial Modelling; Applied Research Methods in Finance; Investment and Portfolio Management; Derivatives and Financial Risk Management. Elective modules (select two elective modules): Private Equity; Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring; Fixed Interest Securities and Credit Risk Modelling; FinTech, Start-Ups and Small Business Finance; Investing in Emerging Markets and Alternative Investments.
Assessment method
Taught modules 60%, individual project 40%
Entry requirements
Cranfield welcomes applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a: • First or a 2.1 UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, or • an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or 2.1 UK honours degree Cranfield accepts a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements via the Cranfield School of Management website. If you are currently studying at a Chinese university, please view specific entry requirements for further study at Cranfield School of Management. Exposure to quantitative subjects (mathematics, statistics, engineering, economics etc.) from previous studies or work experience is essential for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £30900 | Year 1 |
| England | £23700 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £23700 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £23700 | Whole course |
| Wales | £23700 | Whole course |
| International | £30900 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
20% Scholarships for all successful UK applicants - Cranfield School of Management is offering all successful UK applicants for our full-time master’s courses, starting in September 2022, a scholarship to cover 20% of their course tuition fee. In order to be considered, you need to show both aptitude and ability for the subject applied for. All eligible applicants will have this scholarship applied at the point of accepting their offer. If you have any questions about this funding opportunity please call +44 (0)1234 758181 or send an email to [email protected]. https://www.cranfield.ac.uk/som/funding/cranfield-scholarships
Provider information
Cranfield University
Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0AL