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MSc Finance and Investment
Covers economic analysis, empirical finance, financial reporting, portfolio modelling, risk management and professional ethics, with a dissertation. Suited to graduates targeting investment analysis or financial services careers. Fee for September 2027 entry is £18,000.
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International Undergraduate High Achiever Scholarship of £2,500 for students with AAB at A-level or equivalent; Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship cuts tuition by 33% for new UK and international students with a First Class honours degree.
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Covers economic analysis, empirical finance, financial reporting, portfolio modelling, risk management and professional ethics, with a dissertation. Suited to graduates targeting investment analysis or financial services careers. Fee for September 2027 entry is £18,000.
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
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Entry requirements
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- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with Lower Second Honours (55%), equivalent to a UK 2:2, depending on the school
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 6.0 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on buckingham.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Buckingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.