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sustainable-energy-systems-management-msc sustainable-energy-systems-management-pgdip systemic-practice-family-therapy-msc systemic-practice-family-therapy-pgcert systemic-practice-family-therapy-pgdip systemic-psychotherapy-msc teaching-english-speakers-other-languages-applied-linguistics-msc translation-ma violence-terrorism-security-ma violence-terrorism-security-pgdip youth-justice-msc youth-justice-pgdip zero-carbon-engineering-pgcert Share Facebook Linkedin Email Undergraduate 2025 MSc | Postgraduate Taught Finance Apply now Register Interest Entry year Academic Year 2026/27 Entry requirements 2.2 (minimum 55%) Attendance 1 year (Full-time) Places available OPEN (Full Time) Overview Course content Modules Entry requirements Careers Fees and funding Apply Your degree, your way! This course is for you if you have an interest in financial markets, institutions and financial decision making. You want a career in the financial services sector or in academia. You want to be taught and supervised by leading academics. You will explore how company managers and investors make financial decisions, how they manage their risk and how financial markets function. Your background may not necessarily be in finance, so this is a great opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and practical understanding of financial markets and financial decision making.
Key Program Features
Finance highlights
Professional Accreditations
The programme has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Recognition Program showing that the programme aligns with the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) - the core knowledge, skills, and abilities that are generally accepted and applied by investment professionals throughout the world.
Career Development
Students may wish to join the Queen’s Student Managed Fund (QSMF) which provides students with the opportunity to manage and operate a real-money investment portfolio. Established in 2012, the fund transitioned to a real money fund in April 2016. Students currently manage funds of around £60,000 to £70,000 through one of our Gold Sponsors, Davy Group, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. QSMF is also generously supported by Citco, the world's largest hedge fund administrator.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/queens-business-school/student-opportunities/qsmf/
World Class Facilities
The FinTrU Trading Room, which replicates New York and London trading environments, provides students with access to 26 Bloomberg terminals, trading simulations and other financial software. The FinTrU Trading Room is embedded into taught programmes allowing students to relate real world news and market activity to economic and financial theory. The facility is also vital for supporting extra-curricular activities.
Queen’s Business School (QBS) has recently undergone an innovative expansion that establishes a benchmark of global excellence for one of the top business schools in the UK and Ireland. A stunning new 6,000 square metre building, adjacent to the listed red-brick Riddel Hall has been designed with the latest digital infrastructure for media lecture capture, TED Talk provision and collaborative breakout sessions.
Career Opportunities
Career Development
Students may wish to join the Queen’s Student Managed Fund (QSMF) which provides students with the opportunity to manage and operate a real-money investment portfolio. Established in 2012, the fund transitioned to a real money fund in April 2016. Students currently manage funds of around £60,000 to £70,000 through one of our Gold Sponsors, Davy Group, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management, asset management, capital markets and financial advisory services. QSMF is also generously supported by Citco, the world's largest hedge fund administrator.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/queens-business-school/student-opportunities/qsmf/
World Class Facilities
The FinTrU Trading Room, which replicates New York and London trading environments, provides students with access to 26 Bloomberg terminals, trading simulations and other financial software. The FinTrU Trading Room is embedded into taught programmes allowing students to relate real world news and market activity to economic and financial theory. The facility is also vital for supporting extra-curricular activities.
Queen’s Business School (QBS) has recently undergone an innovative expansion that establishes a benchmark of global excellence for one of the top business schools in the UK and Ireland. A stunning new 6,000 square metre building, adjacent to the listed red-brick Riddel Hall has been designed with the latest digital infrastructure for media lecture capture, TED Talk provision and collaborative breakout sessions.
Fostering an enhanced social and educational experience the new state-of-the-art QBS venue boasts a 250-seat tiered educational space; 120-seat Harvard style lecture theatre; 150-seat computer laboratory; breakout study spaces; FinTrU Trading Room; a café, and a Business Engagement and Employability Hub.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/queens-business-school/student-opportunities/fintru-trading-room/
Internationally Renowned Experts
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
The MSc Finance is a full-time postgraduate programme primarily designed for students with undergraduate degrees in finance, mathematics, statistics, or other quantitatively intensive disciplines. This programme offers an extensive array of in-depth modules, providing core knowledge of financial markets, financial instruments, and financial decision-making from both institutional and corporate perspectives. Through eight taught modules, students acquire the essential skillset for responsible decision-making and promoting sustainable economic growth. These modules are aligned with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, directly mapping to selected goals to ensure a holistic and impactful educational experience.
Semester 1
Asset Pricing - FIN7026 This module offers an introduction to the field of financial economics and provides an understanding of the development of advanced pricing theory. The module starts by examining rational investor behaviour; how investors allocate resources both in certain and uncertain environments, building towards an understanding of how prices are rationally determined in asset markets. Apparent violations of rational behaviour and pricing are then examined to understand better how traders and markets function. Students will also explore portfolio allocation and examine a range of anomalies including the equity premium puzzle. The course concludes with an examination of the efficient market hypothesis and throughout, we shall critique key financial models and economic theory. Corporate Finance - FIN9005 The purpose of this course is to analyse how corporations make major financial decisions. The theory of corporate behaviour is discussed and the relevance of each theoretical model is examined by an empirical analysis of actual corporate decision making. The aims of this module are to familiarise students with the issues of confronting corporations when making investments and financing decisions and to develop the ability of students to obtain corporate information from the Bloomberg database. Financial Data Analytics - FIN9008 The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to econometric techniques used in finance. It contains a treatment of classical regression and an introduction to time series techniques. There will be an emphasis on applied work using econometric packages. The course is designed to give students both theoretical and practical experience of statistical and econometric techniques. A wide range of topics is typically covered including the basic regression model, which includes a discussion of the classical violations of this model and methods for their correction. Students will learn a computer statistical software package (R). Choose 1 from: Market Microstructure - FIN7027 The first part of this module provides a detailed analysis of the contemporary structure of global finance including key market participants and markets, focusing on fixed income and foreign exchange markets. We will then explore the economic issues and structures underlying trading on these markets. The aim of this module is to ensure that students understand the structure, dynamics and trading mechanisms of global financial markets, as well as appreciate the role of key institutions involved in these markets. Foundations of Risk Management - FIN7021 This module considers both risk and regulation in financial services. With regard to risk the module introduces students to the risks that institutions must take if they are to survive and prosper including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. Emphasis is on the quantification of these risks, decisions about what level of such risks are acceptable and the action required to mitigate unacceptable levels of risk
Semester 2
Choose 4 from: Derivatives - FIN9007 The aim of this course is to develop in students a theoretical and practical knowledge of derivative instruments. The learning outcomes include understanding the mechanisms of futures and forward markets, pricing futures and forward instruments, constructing hedges using futures, and understanding the mechanisms of option markets. Additionally, the concepts of stochastic processes and its applications in financial modelling is addressed. International Finance - FIN9004 The main goal of this course is to understand the complexities involved in conducting finance across more than one country. It aims to provide students with both practical skills for working in this area and a broader understanding of the role of finance within the international economy. The majority of the course will involve the description of key analytical concepts and theories involved in international finance. These theories are then used to help understand the international elements of important economic and financial phenomena. Advanced Financial Data Analytics - FIN7028 Statistics is the science of uncertainty and variation. Econometrics is the application of statistics to economic and finance problems. The aim of this course is to teach students to apply time series financial econometrics techniques sensibly in the context of real-world empirical problems. Using the R statistical programming software and RStudio, students will be taught statistical techniques which underpin quantitative investigation in finance. Money and Banking - FIN9003 This module examines the theory of money and banking. The course considers the main banking and monetary institutions and monetary policy. The overall aim is to provide students with an understanding of monetary and banking institutions and promote a good appreciation of the economic functions and workings of financial institutions. Financial Modelling in Python - FIN7029 Financial modelling teaches you to understand some of the basic financial instruments and how to value them. By providing a theoretical framework for modelling financial problems, you will learn to construct algorithms and derive numerical solutions. Using Pyhthon you will gain first-hand experience combining programming skills and financial skills.
Semester 3
Choose 1 of: Applied Research Project – FIN9100 For those pursuing roles in the financial industry, the applied research project will be of significance. The module will review methods of company analysis, financial analysis, and various approaches to equity valuation. Students will have the opportunity to conduct independent research, undertake a valuation exercise, present their findings in a written report of industry standard and articulate their views in a presentation. Dissertation – FIN9098 For those intending to pursue an academic career or a research focused role the dissertation is an appropriate choice. For high performing students. The aim of the dissertation is to provide students with the skills needed for conducting theoretical and/or empirical research in finance. Meanwhile, students will be assigned an academic supervisor and will complete an independent piece of academic scholarship.
People teaching you Dr Philip Fliers Programme Director Queen's Business School
Admission Requirements
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Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,600/year (international)
Tuition Fees
| Northern Ireland (NI) 1 | £8,950 |
| Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2 | £8,950 |
| England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1 | £10,400 |
| EU Other 3 | £26,500 (£6,000 discount, see T&Cs link below) |
| International | £26,500 (£6,000 discount, see T&Cs link below) |
£6,000 Scholarship available for 2026 entry. Click this link to view the Terms and Conditions.
1 EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled status, will be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident. Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB will be charged the GB fee.
2 EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI are eligible for NI tuition fees.
3 EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.
All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid & Funding Opportunities
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- University Scholarships: Queen's University Belfast may offer merit-based, need-based, or programme-specific scholarships for postgraduate students. Contact the international or financial aid office for current awards.
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- International Scholarships: Major funders include: Commonwealth Scholarships, Fulbright (USA programmes), Chevening (UK), Erasmus+ (Europe), DAAD (Germany), Campus France, Australia Awards, and many more.
- Employer Sponsorship: Professionals returning to study may negotiate tuition sponsorship with their employer, particularly for MBA or executive programmes.
- Graduate Assistantships / Fellowships: Some universities offer funded research or teaching assistant positions that include a stipend and partial or full tuition waiver.
- External Foundations: Rotary Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation, Ford Foundation, and many discipline-specific bodies fund postgraduate study globally.
- Payment Plans: Flexible instalment plans may allow you to spread tuition payments across the academic year.
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University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-26
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60 ECTS / 180 credits (1-year programme)