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01Academic route
Your qualification fit
Bachelor special or professional degree from a state university: 60% for 2:1 courses, 55% for 2:2 courses; first-class general degree (70%) considered at discretion; OnCampus Master's Foundation if criteria not met
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Birkbeck, University of London
Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarships of £1,000–£5,000 for autumn 2026 starters and £3,000 for January 2027 postgraduate starters; a Global Future Scholarship reduces first-year full-time master's fees to the Home rate.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at MSc Finance
Covers corporate finance, financial markets, investment and quantitative methods. Suits graduates targeting roles in banking, investment and financial analysis.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on corporate finance and investment decisions, financial markets, risk and valuation, quantitative analysis for business decisions. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Corporate finance and investment decisions
Financial markets, risk and valuation
Quantitative analysis for business decisions
Interpret financial statements and business performance.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Financial modelling
Investment appraisal
Risk analysis
Data-informed decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students interested in how organisations and markets allocate money, value opportunities and manage financial risk. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Financial analyst
Investment analyst
Corporate finance associate
Risk or treasury analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
10 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
Economics of Financial MarketsPublished course content
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Financial EconometricsPublished course content
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Financial MarketsPublished course content
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Mathematics and Statistics for FinancePublished course content
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Principles of AccountingPublished course content
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MSc Finance dissertation (on campus and online)Published course content
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MSc Dissertation Economics and FinancePublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Academic
2:2 honours degree or equivalent in any area
Sri Lankan qualifications
Bachelor special or professional degree from a state university: 60% for 2:1 courses, 55% for 2:2 courses; first-class general degree (70%) considered at discretion; OnCampus Master's Foundation if criteria not met
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