Finance, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Step into the world of global finance with a master’s degree that’s built for ambition. The MSc Finance at Swansea University is a dynamic, rigorous postgraduate programme, designed to equip you with the analytical expertise, ethical and global perspective, and practical skills required to succeed in the fast-evolving world of international finance. You will explore how international financial markets operate, how institutions manage risk, and how data-driven decisions shape corporate strategy.
You will also develop advanced capabilities in financial analysis and econometric modelling, and gain critical insights into corporate finance, portfolio management, and risk analytics. What sets this programme apart is its blend of theory, technology, and real-world relevance. You’ll work directly with financial databases, trading simulations, and programming tools that mirror industry practice.
Designed to meet the expectations of employers and professional bodies, the MSc Finance develops graduates who are not only technically proficient but also ethically aware, globally minded, and ready for high-impact roles across complex financial environments such as investment banking, asset management, financial consultancy, and regulatory institutions. If you're ready to lead, innovate, and make an impact in the finance sector, then this programme is for you.
Key highlights
- Hands-on work with financial databases, trading simulations and programming tools
- Advanced training in financial analysis and econometric modelling
- Covers corporate finance, portfolio management and risk analytics
- Explores international financial markets and institutional risk management
- Designed to meet expectations of employers and professional bodies
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 banking analyst
- Asset manager
- Financial consultant
- Risk analyst
- Portfolio analyst
- Financial regulator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £13,450 per year | International: £21,900 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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