MSc Finance

at Bangor University

Compulsory modules:

Research Methods: This module equips students with knowledge of intermediate and advanced research methods, which they will encounter in other modules and in their dissertation.

 

International Financial Markets: This module provides an overview of financial instruments in a multi-currency world, taking account of insights from portfolio theory concerning the relationship between risk and return, the diversification of risk, and the pricing of assets.

 

Credit Risk Analytics: This module examines the theory and practice of credit risk analytics and decision science in financial institutions. Particular emphasis will be placed on topical areas within quantitative methods and regulatory requirements.

 

Market Risk Analytics: The module looks at how financial engineering can be used for speculative, hedging, and arbitrage strategies, how derivatives are priced, and how they can be used to manage risk

 

Financial Econometrics: This module provides advanced coverage of econometric methods and practices that are used to model financial and business data.  

 

Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management: This module evaluates the development of investment strategies for bonds, equities and derivatives that are designed to achieve optimal risk-return outcomes, and examines the measurement and evaluation of the performance of a portfolio of investments.

 

Plus choose 1 of the following:

• MSc Dissertation
• Financial Seminar Series
• Applied Financial Projects (30 credits)*
• Financial Research & CFA Series (CFA pathway only)

Entry to the MSc Finance requires a 2(ii) undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, e.g. economics, finance, accounting or management from a university, or a similar qualification from any other institution. Alternatively, possession of a suitable professional qualification and relevant practical experience may also be accepted. In general, however, applicants are judged on their individual merits and age, work experience and other factors are also considered. Bangor University also offers International Incorporated Masters Degrees for International students whose academic credentials are different from those outlined above. The first year is studied at the Bangor International College , an embedded College on our University campus and delivered by Oxford International Education Group.

 

If your native language is not English, you must provide satisfactory evidence that you have an adequate knowledge and understanding of written and spoken English.

• IELTS: 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
• Pearson PTE: a score of 56 (with no element lower than 51)
• Cambridge English Test – Advanced: 169 (with no element lower than 162)

Tuition Fee Per Year

£ 17,050