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Aston University, MSc, Finance

 United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee international Fee UK/ EU Fee study period Year of study
Full-time Sep months: 12 - 18 £18050 £10280 Whole course 2018 - 2019

MSc Finance at Aston provides you with access to the most innovative tools available, including a dedicated Reuters trading room facility and market trading simulations, to give you the experience and confidence you need to succeed in the Finance industry. This course will develop your knowledge of finance theory with practical applications and research tools. As part of the programme, you will have the opportunity to complete the Reuters Certification – an industry-recognised professional qualification. During the summer term, you will also have the opportunity of attending preparation and revision classes for the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst®) Level one programme.

You will have access to the most innovative tools available, including a dedicated Reuters trading room facility and market trading simulations to give you the experience and confidence you need to succeed in the Finance industry. Our graduates go on to work at companies including Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.

This course offers a double degree option - achieve two degrees for the price of one as well as study abroad at one of our partner institutions.

Professional Development Programme

The Professional Development Programme (PDP) is an integrated module which runs throughout your course. Focusing on professional development and employability, this module gives you the opportunity to identify, develop and apply the key skills you will gain throughout the year. You'll have the opportunity to:

  • Develop your academic skills
  • Build a portfolio of professional business skills
  • Study abroad with one of our international partners, undertake an internship placement in the UK or overseas or get involved in a global business challenge simulation.


Career opportunities


This course is designed to prepare you for a range of careers in the financial and insurance sectors. This course is ideal for those who wish to go into trading as the practical element of the course will give you real experience. The theoretical grounding of this course will also provide a solid foundation if you are considering studying for your PhD.

  • Recent graduate positions include:
  • Analyst – Goldman Sachs (UK) 
  • Consultant – Transaction Services – Ernst & Young (France) 
  • Investment Risk Officer – BNP Paribas (Luxembourg) 
  • Trading Risk Analyst – Deutsche Bank (UK) 
  • Treasury Dealer – Bangkok Bank (Thailand).


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Location

The Aston University campus is located on a green 60 acre, self contained site in the centre of Birmingham, within 5-10 minutes walk of the main shopping, business and entertainment areas of the city. And it is within a 20-minute journey by rail to Birmingham International Airport that has direct flights to Europe.

ONCAMPUS Aston is based on the campus of Aston University located in the city of Birmingham.