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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    05-OCT-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Ranked among the world’s top master’s programmes in finance, our MSc Finance offers a comprehensive curriculum preparing you for high-value careers in highly sought-after sectors such as investment banking, asset management and corporate finance. The programme provides a solid foundation in essential financial principles while allowing you to tailor your studies through a wide selection of optional modules.You will build expertise in core areas such as financial data analytics, corporate finance, investment analysis and financial markets, while gaining advanced insights into specialised areas such as AI and machine learning, FinTech, and sustainable finance.You will also benefit from dedicated CFA training, personalised career coaching, and hands-on experience with industry-standard platforms such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace and Datastream, along with programming tools like Python and R. This unique combination of core knowledge and customisable learning ensures that you graduate with both breadth and depth, making you highly adaptable and competitive in the global financial job market.Industry-led learningOur programme is guided by industry and research trends and delivered by a team of world-class academics. You will benefit from unparalleled networking opportunities with industry experts and access to real-world case studies, ensuring you graduate as a well-rounded professional ready to tackle global challenges. You will also have access to our sector-leading finance career coaching team, which will help you become more competitive in the job market and develop the soft skills needed to excel in any career path. Also, the programme includes optional dedicated training for the CFA Level I exam, which is delivered in the summer.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, Lancaster, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, United Kingdom

Lancaster's community has staff and students from over 120 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
Lancaster’s exceptional reputation for teaching and research is recognised by employers around the world.
Lancaster’s diverse population is split into nine college communities, giving every student support and a sense of belonging.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    19th out of 104 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    124 59%

    32nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    18th

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    44th

    4

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