Finance and Investment MSc

at University of Leeds

You will build knowledge of key topics in finance and investment such as financial modelling, corporate finance, security investment analysis and international business finance. You will apply this knowledge of financial theory to solve problems and explore international investment in depth.
 

Your choice of optional modules will allow you to gain specialist knowledge in areas that suit your career plans.
 

To demonstrate the knowledge and skills you gain during the course, you will design and carry out your own research dissertation in the final semester. This allows you to focus on a topic of your choice, developing your ability to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the industry.
 

Throughout the course we support you to develop the professional skills that will be critical for a successful career in the financial services.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Security Investment Analysis   
• Corporate Finance    
• Applied Finance    
• Financial Modelling and Analysis    
• International Investment    
• Accounting and Finance Dissertation    
• Critical Skills for the Finance Professional    

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a related subject such as accounting, finance, economics or mathematics.
 

You should have a strong grounding in quantitative subjects with high scores in these subjects.


English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.
 

Documents and information you’ll need

• A copy of your degree certificate and transcript, or a partial transcript if you’re still studying
• Two academic references
• A personal statement
• An up-to-date CV
• Evidence of your English language qualifications, if English is not your first language
• A letter of sponsorship, if you need one.

Fees

• UK: £15,750 (total)
• International: £29,750 (total)
   

As a graduate of this course you will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of core finance and investment principles, and the numerical and analytical skills to succeed in this rapidly changing complex environment.
 

Graduates have a broad appeal to employers in the worldwide finance sector. Many have gone on to careers such as traders, risk managers, portfolio managers and security analysts.
 

Our unique combination of business and mathematics modules enables you to perform successfully in a business environment by making the best use of your analytical and quantitative skills.