University of Essex

MSc Finance and Management

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This MSc Finance and Management course at the University of Essex is designed for those without a first degree in finance or business. This course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to fit into finance and managerial roles in the business world.

During this course, students will learn the principles of finance; how to manage and increase the financial resources of any organisation, and the core concepts of business management; and how to oversee business operations effectively. Combined, students graduate with enough theoretical and practical knowledge to handle any organisation, particularly the financial sector.

The University adopts a research-led teaching method including scheduled lectures, coursework and projects. Assessments occur through examinations, coursework (extended essays), and a final-year project.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

With a Master's degree in Finance and Management from the University of Essex, graduates become fully equipped to pursue a career as:

  • Investment Analyst

  • Financial Manager

  • Management Consultant

  • Corporate Finance Associate

  • Risk Management Specialist

  • Portfolio Manager

Cost of study

Cost of Study

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) for MSc Finance and Management at the University of Essex is £23,500 per year.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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