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Finance and Investment with placement (16 months) MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

Overview

The Brunel Finance and Investment MSc gives graduates the advanced knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers in financial management, with a focus on investment analysis and portfolio management.

In addition to core subjects including financial theory, financial markets and corporate finance, you’ll examine in detail financial modelling, investment strategies, performance evaluation, risk assessment, investment valuation and asset pricing.

Further, you’ll develop your quantitative and problem-solving skills and ability to critically evaluate and deliver midterm and long-term strategic solutions.

Throughout the course you’ll have access to a variety of professional databases used in business and finance including Datastream, Bloomberg, Fitch, Osiris, Reuters 3000 Xtra and Thomson One Banker.

We hold regular training sessions with Bloomberg, which will enhance your research and give you a taste of a real-world working environment.

Careers and your future

Our aim is to teach you ‘employable knowledge’, which can be applied to real-world situations giving you the skills you need to find the right role after you graduate. Therefore, you’ll be well prepared for work, especially if you undertake a work placement. Securing economics and finance degree jobs is highly competitive so we’ll support you to gain a strong foundation in the skills employers are looking for. We offer opportunities within the Department of Economics and Finance as well as through the University’s Professional Development Centre (PDC) to help you build skills and experience.

With the knowledge and expertise you'll gain on the course, you'll be well equipped to progress into academic careers and many of our graduates now hold teaching positions in institutions like the Australian Business School, EDHEC Business School in Nice, Glasgow University and Olso Business School.

Which department am I in?

Economics and Finance

Study options

Full Time (16 months)

Tuition fees
£26,400.00 (US$ 34,220) per year
£1,385 placement year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

29 September 2025

Venue

Brunel University London

Kingston Lane,

Uxbridge,

Hillingdon,

UB8 3PH, England

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
£26,400.00 (US$ 34,220) per year
£1,385 placement year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

29 September 2025

Venue

Brunel University London

Kingston Lane,

Uxbridge,

Hillingdon,

UB8 3PH, England

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:1 (or above) UK Honours degree of equivalent internationally recognised qualification) in Economics & Finance, Banking, Finance, Investment, Finance & Accounting, or 2.1 in Mathematical or Scientific degrees with at least 3 modules at L5 or L6 in finance subjects. We also welcome applicants with a high 2:2 (minimum 55%) in the above degree courses with 2:1 grades in all relevant modules i.e. all modules in Mathematics, Statistics, Econometrics, and Finance. Applicants with 2:1 degrees not in the specified subject area will be considered on an individual basis by the Admissions Tutor. This could include applicants with Economics (or high 2:2 with 2:1 grades in Econometrics, Mathematics or Statistics), Business or Accountancy with at least 3 finance modules at L5 or L6 and Mathematics, Statistics or Econometrics at L5, and mathematical or scientific subjects with fewer than 3 modules at L5 or L6 in finance subjects. Applicants with a 2.2 or international equivalent will be considered on an individual basis according to the merits of each application. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be considered on an individual basis. IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas). TOEFL: 90 (min 20 in all).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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