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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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 university. Eligibility criteria and assessment whilst studying your Masters degree with us apply. During your MSc, you will develop an in-depth understanding of the principles of finance, investment analysis along with the economic principles underlying them. You will gain an advanced understanding of the key theories and concepts of finance and investment through our core modules. You will gain a strong command of analytical techniques, computing and research methods for problem solving and develop your critical analysis of economic theories and debates. The degree will equip you with confidence in the use and presentation of economic arguments in your professional role.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

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£ 23,650per year

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University information

University of Leicester

University of Leicester

  • University League Table

    33rd

  • Campus address

    Main Campus, University Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 7RH, United Kingdom

A popular choice for international students, with an alumni community from over 100 countries, sharing their cultures with each other.
Leicester is in the centre of England with great transport links, making it easy to explore the whole country while studying at the university.
Want to explore further afield? Leicester has great European links – with one change of train, Leicester students can be in Paris by lunchtime.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    31st out of 102 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    124 53%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    37th

    2
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    48th

    34

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