Study MSc Investments at University of Birmingham in the UK, Birmingham Business School

MSc Investments

UK

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What will I learn?

MSc Investments degree is a specialist programme designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, who want to develop the highly sought after critical, analytical and technical skills required to manage complex financial assets. This course is recognised by the CFA Institute University Recognition Programme, incorporating 70% of the CFA Programme Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), providing a strong foundation and excellent CFA exam preparation. This course will develop your critical, analytical, and technical skills for a career as an investment specialist in global financial markets. This is a specialist programme where you will be part of a small cohort, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff and fellow students You'll enhance soft skills like teamwork, adaptability, leadership, time management, communication, work ethics, and cross-cultural awareness You will have access to our state-of-the-art Bloomberg training suite where a range of trading techniques can be practised Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, is a prominent business and financial hub, home to esteemed global firms like IBM, HSBC, Lloyds, KPMG, and PwC Our strong industry links combine rigorous academics with practical focus, exemplified by the Market Microstructure module, enhancing job opportunities through innovative training used by leading global financial firms You'll gain robust theoretical foundation inspired by global research and industry practices

Which department am I in?

Birmingham Business School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£36,180.00 (US$ 46,724) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£36,180.00 (US$ 46,724) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students need 2:1 Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in a highly quantitative subject (such as Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Science). Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference.

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

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