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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Birmingham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

MSc Investments degree is a specialist programme designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, who want to develop the highly sought after critical, analytical and technical skills required to manage complex financial assets. This course is recognised by the CFA Institute University Recognition Programme, incorporating 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), providing a strong foundation and excellent CFA exam preparation. This course will develop your critical, analytical, and technical skills for a career as an investment specialist in global financial markets. This is a specialist programme where you will be part of a small cohort, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff and fellow students You'll enhance soft skills like teamwork, adaptability, leadership, time management, communication, work ethics, and cross-cultural awareness You will have access to our state-of-the-art Bloomberg training suite where a range of trading techniques can be practised Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, is a prominent business and financial hub, home to esteemed global firms like IBM, HSBC, Lloyds, KPMG, and PwC Our strong industry links combine rigorous academics with practical focus, exemplified by the Market Microstructure module, enhancing job opportunities through innovative training used by leading global financial firms You'll gain robust theoretical foundation inspired by global research and industry practices

Application deadline

28/08/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 36,180per year

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

University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    8th out of 104 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    150 72%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    22nd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    55th

    20

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