Course Overview
Offered by Cardiff University, the MSc Finance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Challenge yourself on this practice-focused programme and develop the confidence, knowledge and skills for a successful career in finance. Studying our MSc Finance programme will help you to succeed in an interconnected, diverse and ever-changing international environment by exposing you to current thinking in finance and real-world challenges. We will provide you with an in-depth insight into strategic aspects of finance. You will explore the key topics of asset pricing, investment management and corporate finance, alongside developing your consultancy and research skills. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided. With your online application you will need to provide: A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline with at least one module related to mathematics, statistics or quantitative content, or an equivalent international degr |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 69 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£31,700
per year
Home Student Fee
£13,950
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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