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PostgraduateMSc

Finance and Investment

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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18 monthsDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,060Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the MSc Finance and Investment provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 18-month full-time and part-time structure. Wales accounts for 49,000 employees in the financial and professional services sector, and is predicted to see further growth in the next 10 years, as the sector grows, there will be an increase in demand for a skilled workforce. The MSc Finance and Investment aims to develop the knowledge and skills needed for an understanding of the theories, techniques and regulatory environment of financial market investment. You will study a range of finance and investment modules from both a theoretical and practical point of view, through academic reading and use of simulation software and powerful f... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Corporate Finance and Valuation
Investment Portfolio Management
Financial Markets and Instruments
Advanced Financial Analysis and Modelling
Research Methods in Finance
Derivatives and Risk Management
Quantitative Methods for Financial Markets
Dissertation in Finance and Investment
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2 Honours degree or equivalent international qualification

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (18 months)£35,800

Home Student Fee

£11,060

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
30%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/2027

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

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  • Available to all international students
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Lydon Hodges Bursary

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

£2,000scholarship value
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  • For postgraduate study
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USW Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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Digital Hardship Fund 2027/2028

University of South Wales · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Finance and Investment as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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