MSc Finance
Our MSc Finance degree is for graduates and finance professionals looking to secure a top career in banking or finance. A globally respected qualification, it combines the most relevant academic teaching with the invigorating reality of working in today's financial world – making you a priceless asset to your company from day one.
The MSc in Finance offers flexible study options and an outstanding selection of electives to specialise in your desired career direction - including Behavioural Finance, Corporate Finance and Investment Management. What's more, it provides an extra career boost by fully preparing you for level one of the CFA Institute exams.
Key Information
- Study on-campus or online at a time that's convenient for you
- Get continued guidance from expert personal tutors
- Master financial technology platforms with support from a personal tutor
- Learn from academics with extensive industry experience
- Gain a leading edge with integrated CFA exam preparation
- Benefit from state-of-the-art eLearning support
- Training includes Bloomberg, CQG Trading and Reuters 3000X
- Open up career opportunities with guest speakers and networking
An MSc for finance professionals
The BPP MSc Finance offers a flexible study programme with face-to-face and online teaching. You can hold down a full-time career while getting a world-class Finance Masters. You'll choose from one of five streams depending on your career aspirations:
- Behavioural finance
- Corporate finance
- Investment management
- Quantitative financial trading
- Entrepreneurial finance
What's more, if you want to become a Chartered Financial Analyst – one of the top international finance qualifications – our MSc in Finance programme fully prepares you for the level one exam of the CFA Institute. The Investment Management stream also covers many level two and three topics.
How the course is taught
Our Masters in Finance teaches you the latest quantitative tools and financial analysis techniques used by industry experts. To help you apply this knowledge at the highest level, you'll be taught by financial practitioners with international experience, as well as renowned academics.
Teaching is divided evenly between lectures and small group sessions with a strong emphasis on practical skills, real-world financial modelling and simulations. You'll also benefit from lab sessions using the leading financial technologies and databases, including Bloomberg, Reuters 3000X and Datastream. Your personal tutor will offer support and guidance throughout the course.
Study any time, anywhere
BPP's e-learning materials let you study any time, anywhere. Whether you choose MSc Finance distance learning or class attendance, you'll have access to lecture MP3 and MP4 files, podcasts and numerous interactive resources.
You can study the MSc Finance full time over one year, part-time over two years or by distance learning over a period that suits you. You can even vary your pace as you go.
- Full-time: 12 hours a week - daytime or evening lectures - plus extra tutorials as and when needed.
- Part-time: Six hours a week - evening lectures.
There are a number of start dates to choose from depending on which BPP study centre you choose. Plus there's even the option to take a study break at the end of each term and re-enter the programme in January, May and September.
How the MSc is structured
Our MSc Finance course is divided into three stages:
- Stage one: four core modules covering fundamental financial theory and practice, teaching you basic modelling, analysis and quantitative tools.
- Stage two: one of five streams depending on your career aspirations - behavioural finance, quantitative financial trading, entrepreneurial finance, corporate finance and investment management.
- Stage three: options to prepare for the CFA exams, complete a practical finance project or an academic dissertation, as well as combining additional electives outside of your specialised field.
If you wish to pause your studies you will still gain valuable exit qualifications prior to full completion of the MSc. Stage One gives you Postgraduate Certificate in Finance. If you also pass Stage Two you'll receive a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance.
How the MSc Finance is assessed
You'll be assessed module-by-module using a combination of coursework, closed-book exams and supervised projects. They're all designed to replicate the day-to-day challenges you'll face in the workplace.
Programme materials include revision packs to fully prepare you for the real assessments. You'll also get feedback throughout the programme to help you realise your full potential.
Modules
If you choose not to complete the full Finance Masters in one go, exiting after Stage One (attaining 60 credits) will give you a Postgraduate Certificate in Finance, and Stage Two (attaining 120 credits) gives you a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2:1 honours degree or above (or equivalent) in any subject from a recognised UK or overseas institution.
If your first language is not English, you'll need an IELTS level 6.5 score
How to apply
To apply for a place on the MSc Finance course, you'll need to complete the BPP application form at the top of this page. While there are no formal deadlines, due to high demand we recommend you apply as soon as you are ready.
MSc start dates
The MSc Finance starts in September and January and you are advised to apply early to ensure your application is processed in good time.
For further information:
- Tel: +44 (0) 845 678 6868
- Email: admissions@bpp.com
International students
For details of which international qualifications are accepted for this course, please see our country-specific entry requirements.
Study locations
You can study the MSc Finance face-to-face at our study centres in the City of London and Manchester. Here you'll find state-of-the-art facilities and comfortable, high-quality classroom environments.
But remember, if you prefer to study from home or overseas, you can also take your Finance Masters via our online classroom.
MSc Finance study centres:
View our start dates and locations. You can also view the term and assessment dates.
Paying for your course
MSc Finance fees
The full course fee is £12,950 for both UK and international students.
Exit award fees
- Postgraduate Diploma: £8,633
- Postgraduate Certificate: £4,317
Per credit study fees
To help give you more flexibility, we allow you to pay a per credit fee – it's perfect if you only want to study particular modules or want to pay for your programme in the smallest denomination.
Each programme is made up of a series of modules which equate to a different number of academic credits – most modules are made up of between five and 60 credits. By paying per credit, you simply pay for the number of modules you wish to complete.
| Programme | Per credit price | Total price per credit |
| MSc Finance (180 credits) | £80 | £14,400 |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (120 credits) | £80 | £9,600 |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Finance (60 credits) | £80 | £4,800 |
Scholarships
We offer scholarships for many courses. To find out more contact:
Tel: +44 (0) 845 077 5566
Email: admissions@bpp.com
International student scholarships
Tel: +44 (0)207 430 7065
Email: internationaladmissions@bpp.com
