University of Huddersfield

Finance (Professional Practice) MSc

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Looking to enhance your expertise in financial management and capital markets? Our MSc in Finance (Professional Practice) will deepen your understanding of key theories and equip you to tackle the challenges facing corporate organisations and economic systems. Designed for international students, this course combines academic excellence with hands-on, practical experience.

Alongside your studies, you’ll benefit from a 6-month placement opportunity, allowing you to apply the skills and knowledge gained during your 12-month taught course in a UK business environment. If you're aiming to advance into corporate finance or investment banking, this course is ideal. With a strong focus on management roles in finance-related industries, the course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in today’s dynamic financial landscape.

To further enhance your learning, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art Trading Room, equipped with professional software and real-time market data. This immersive environment replicates the decision-making processes in the industry, allowing you to experience what it’s like to work in the financial sector. You’ll learn how to make responsible investment decisions and manage financial data, preparing you for the demands of the industry and overall boosting your employability.

Key highlights

  • Six-month placement in a UK business environment after taught study
  • State-of-the-art Trading Room with professional software and real-time market data
  • Immersive trading environment replicating industry decision-making processes
  • Covers financial management, capital markets and responsible investment decisions
  • Strong focus on management roles in finance-related industries
  • Designed specifically for international students

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business and Management; or above

Scholarships

  • The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

    Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.

Careers this course leads to

  • Corporate finance analyst
  • Investment banking analyst
  • Financial manager
  • Investment analyst
  • Financial data analyst

Cost of study

International: £19,800

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 University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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