Finance MSc

UCL (University College London)

The Finance MSc programme offers a world-class generalist training in finance. Building on the foundations of quantitative finance (economics, mathematics, and statistics), it combines theory and practice in a variety of finance-related topics including corporate finance, investment, derivatives, hedge funds, private equity, big data analysis, behavioural finance, investment banking, and fintech. This highly selective programme attracts outstanding students globally. As a Finance MSc student you will acquire a firm grasp of fundamental finance-related concepts and be able to apply your knowledge to practical tasks by, for example, utilising mathematical models to price financial securities.Graduates will acquire the skills and knowledge required to work in any of the major global financial centres such as New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and more.The programme has been developed to give a holistic understanding of the financial sector and provides a combination of science and practice at every stage. Term 1 is dedicated to the scientific foundations of finance as an academic discipline. Term 2 explores additional frontier topics and starts blending the foundations with industry practices, which you will start to study in elective modules. Term 3 gives you further opportunities to tailor your learning experience with more electives.