Investment Management, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Accelerate your career in investment management with our master’s degree, officially recognised by the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. MSc Investment Management at Swansea University is a dynamic, rigorous postgraduate programme, designed to equip you with the analytical expertise, strategic ability and ethical competencies required to thrive in investment decision-making within global markets. You will explore how financial markets operate, how institutions manage risk, and the ethical principles that guide global investment.
You will also develop advanced capabilities in investment and portfolio management, and gain a deeper understanding of international finance systems, financial reporting and the assessment of corporate performance in a global context. What sets this programme apart is its blend of theory, technology, and real-world relevance. You’ll work directly with trading simulations, financial databases and industry-standard software that mirrors real-life practice.
Designed to meet the expectations of employers and professional bodies, the MSc Investment Management develops graduates who are not only technically proficient but also ethically aware, globally minded, and ready for high-impact roles across dynamic financial environments such as investment analysis, asset management, financial consultancy and regulatory institutions.
Key highlights
- Recognised by the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme
- Hands-on work with trading simulations and financial databases
- Uses industry-standard software that mirrors real-life practice
- Advanced study of investment and portfolio management
- Covers international finance, financial reporting and corporate performance
- Explores risk management and ethical principles in global investment
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Investment Analyst
- Asset Manager
- Portfolio Manager
- Financial Consultant
- Financial Regulator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £14,100 per year | International: £23,000 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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