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PostgraduateMSc

Finance

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,250Per Year (Home)
£24,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Leicester, the MSc Finance provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our MSc in Finance is approved by the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute and provides you with a foundation for a career in the finance industry or a finance-related role more broadly such as in business, government or a major international organisation. Once you are studying here in Leicester you can apply to complete a six-month MSc International Banking and Finance (MIBF) programme in the Department of Economics at Lingnan University in Hong Kong. After completing a 12-month course at Leicester and a six-month course at Lingnan you will receive two MSc degrees - one from each univers... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Corporate Finance
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Financial Markets and Institutions
Quantitative Methods for Finance
Research Methods and Academic Writing
Advanced Financial Econometrics
Derivatives and Risk Management
Financial Statement Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£24,250

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Course description Course description Our MSc in Finance is approved by the Chartered Financial Analysis Institute and provides you with a foundation for a career in the finance industry or a finance-related role more broadly such as in business, government or a major international organisation. Once you are studying here in Leicester you can apply to complete a six-month MSc International Banking and Finance (MIBF) programme in the Department of Economics at Lingnan University in Hong Kong. Aft

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
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About University of Leicester

University of Leicester offers Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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