Finance and Investment MSc
Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom
Course overview
Develop in-demand skills for a fast-evolving industry Previous graduates have progressed to roles such as finance controller, corporate treasurer, financial analyst and more. Our MSc Finance and Investment is a contemporary, industry-aligned course which develops the skills employers now expect from finance and investment professionals. This course gives you with the knowledge and practical abilities needed for a successful career in banking, investment management, financial analysis, risk management and the wider financial services sector.
You will build strong foundations in corporate finance, investment analysis, portfolio management and financial risk. You’ll learn how organisations make financial decisions, how investments are valued, and how financial risks are measured and managed in global markets. The programme blends analytical skills with applied learning.
You’ll work with real financial data, industry-standard platforms such as Bloomberg, and case studies that reflect current issues in the financial sector. Our research-active staff bring expertise from both academia and industry, giving you access to up-to-date insights and practice-focused teaching. We work closely with employers and professional bodies to ensure the curriculum remains relevant and aligned with industry needs.
Whether you are looking to progress within the finance industry or move into a specialist investment or risk management role, this MSc prepares you with the technical, analytical and professional skills needed for the next step in your career. This course was previously known as Finance MSc. The awarding title has been updated to Finance and Investment MSc to better reflect the content of the programme.
Key highlights
- Core study in corporate finance, investment analysis and portfolio management
- Covers how financial risks are measured and managed globally
- Hands-on work with real financial data and Bloomberg platforms
- Case studies reflecting current issues in the financial sector
- Taught by research-active staff with academic and industry expertise
- Curriculum shaped with employers and professional bodies
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Finance controller
- Corporate treasurer
- Financial analyst
- Investment analyst
- Portfolio manager
- Risk analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £13,500 per year | International: £19,700 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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