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Study mode | Start date | Duration | Fee international | Fee UK/ EU | Fee study period | Year of study |
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Full-time | Oct | years: 1 | £16750 | £10200 | Academic year | 2017 - 2018 |
How do financial markets differ across the globe? How do international trading blocs (such as the EU) impact finance?
On this course, you develop a broad vision and understanding of the changing role and nature of finance and investments within the context of a global marketplace. You can become highly competent in dealing with exchange rates and portfolio management and develop advanced mathematical skills.
Essex Business School, where this course is taught, is ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research excellence (REF 2014) and is a truly international place to study. More than half of our staff and students come from overseas and our current Masters students join us from more than 40 different countries. Our global team of academics and practitioners ensure this course is informed by the very latest insights and financial issues from around the world.
This MSc International Finance ensures you’re well-placed to secure a position in an international organisation, in areas such as corporate finance, investment management or trading.
You can study this course either full-time or part-time and you may be able to take advantage of University of Essex scholarships and discounts, including those for students joining us from overseas. Essex Business School also offers a limited number of scholarships for the CFA level one exam and IMC level one and two exams to exceptional Masters students.
Essex Business School is an IMC Advantage Partner and a Recognised Partner of the CFA.
Structure of the course
A Masters course is an academically rigorous programme during which you explore your subject in depth, reaching a high level of specialist knowledge. You draw on knowledge and skills from your undergraduate study or your professional life to produce work of a high academic standard, informed by current thinking and debate.
A Masters course lasts for twelve months (full-time), starting in October, and consists of taught modules during your autumn and spring terms, and normally a research-based dissertation or other project-based work submitted in September.
Essex is a county in the east of England and is situated to the east of London. From pretty villages set in peaceful surroundings to busy market towns steeped in history, from tranquil walks along wide sandy beaches to town centres brimming with history and culture, there is plenty on offer in the beautiful county of Essex.
Essex has excellent links by rail and road into central London. Trains run between central London and both Colchester and Southend taking up to an hour. The University's East 15 Acting School is approximately 45 minutes from central London on the London Underground Tube.