Finance

MSc

Key facts

Start dates

January 2023 / September 2023

Course length

Full time: 12 months

Part time: 24 months

Location

Headington

Department

Oxford Brookes Business School

Overview

Our MSc Finance programme balances technical knowledge with practical skills. You are taught in small interactive groups by experts from the finance industry as well as leading researchers.

Throughout this course, you can:

  • understand how business decisions are made from a financial perspective
  • explore how different financial markets, banks and foreign exchange operate
  • acquire professional and digital skills to prepare you for your career
  • develop practical skills in financial modelling and mathematical techniques
  • appreciate broader issues including corporate social responsibility
  • engage with our guest speakers such as the Deputy Chair of KPMG

Our students have gone on to work with prestigious global organisations such as Deutsche Bank, Societé General, the Share Centre, KPMG, Wiley and EDF Energy. They have careers such as financial trader, investment banker and financial analyst.

Specific entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification.

Applicants who possess a diploma rather than a good degree may be eligible for entry provided they have compensatory work experience and can demonstrate career development.

This course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Applications are welcome from those in work and seeking continuing professional development.

Entry will also be subject to two satisfactory references (one of these must be an academic reference).