MSc Finance
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
At Aberystwyth Business School, you will learn about established and emergent financial markets, be provided with the latest thinking and research insight on contemporary issues such as risk management, ethical standards in banking, international financial regulation, advances in corporate finance, modern portfolio management and innovations in intermediation. From equities, bonds and other fixed income instruments to futures and options, from mergers and acquisitions to real options, this degree will provide the essential skills and knowledge needed to pursue an exciting future professional career in financial services, or financial management in a wide range of other sectors.
Key highlights
- Covers established and emergent financial markets
- Explores risk management, banking ethics and international financial regulation
- Modules in corporate finance, portfolio management and financial intermediation
- Study equities, bonds, futures, options and other fixed income instruments
- Examines mergers and acquisitions and real options
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include any discipline
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Risk analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Corporate finance analyst
- Financial manager
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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