Given the increasing integration of national capital markets, it is becoming more and more important to possess a high-quality postgraduate qualification in finance for those wishing to work for corporations and government bodies involved with stock markets, project investment and the finance industry. The MSc in Finance is a one-year, full-time programme. It is both academically challenging, with input from world-leading academics, and practically focused, giving you the opportunity to develop the confidence, knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in finance. This programme provides excellent training for those who wish to pursue doctoral level research with a view to an academic or research-orientated career. Distinctive features You will be part of a community which is committed to delivering social improvement alongside economic development in the world’s first Public Value Business School. You will study at a Business School ranked 1st in the UK for research environment and 6th for research excellence (REF 2014). You will be a student of the only business school in Wales accredited by AACSB international (and one of only 5% worldwide). Our facilities include a fully functioning trading room giving you access to the latest market data.

Graduates from the MSc in Finance attract job offers from a range of financial institutions including investment banks, hedge funds and stock exchanges. Some of our graduates will also find roles within organisations and corporations with a strong interest in finance. These include consultancies, national and international regulators, and the finance divisions of multinational companies.