Course summary
Looking to enhance your expertise in financial management and capital markets? Our MSc in Finance will deepen your understanding of key theories and equip you to tackle the challenges facing corporate organizations and economic systems. If you're aiming to advance into corporate finance or investment banking, this course is ideal. With a strong focus on management roles in finance-related industries, the course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic financial landscape. To further enhance your learning, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art Trading Room, equipped with professional software and real-time market data. This immersive environment replicates the decision-making processes in the industry, allowing you to experience what it’s like to work in the financial sector. You’ll learn how to make responsible investment decisions and manage financial data, preparing you for the demands of the industry and overall boosting your employability.
Modules
You study the following modules: Core modules: Principles of Finance Investment and Portfolio Management Financial Reporting and Company Performance Corporate Finance Corporate Governance International Finance The Global Professional Your course provides you the option to select from 6 modules which may include: Managing Employee Relations Intelligent Business Information Systems Emotional Intelligence for the Effective Leader Global Business and Human Rights Management Accounting Managing Sustainable Challenges Final Project An opportunity to pursue an area that interests you or which you are passionate about comes in your choice of project. You have a choice of three routes: Research Route, Consultancy Route and New Venture Creation Route (subject to tutor approval). Research Route Quantitative Financial Analysis Individual Research Project Consultancy Route Consultancy Skills Group Consultancy Project New Venture Creation Launch a venture New Venture Creation
Assessment method
Tutors are experts in their field and with many having practical experience in industry and the professions which helps combine your academic knowledge with practical application. Many aspects of teaching and assessment are grounded in real life situations.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- AACSB International
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualification in Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Business and Management or a Quantitative Science. * Applicants with other professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered individually.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700* | Year 1 |
| International | £18700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH