Program Overview
The Finance (research) at Lancaster University is a MRes programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Finance (research) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Lancaster, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance (research) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Finance
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Financial Markets
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- Foundations of Finance
- Principles of Financial Reporting
- Financial Markets
- Financial Econometrics
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Advanced Investment Management
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Financial Reporting for Complex Entities
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Derivatives Pricing
- Corporate Governance
- Fixed Income Markets
- Behavioural Finance
- Professional Standards in Finance and Accounting Practice
- Risk Management in Commercial Banking
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
We seek applicants with a proven academic record who need further skills to achieve their career goals. Applicants must demonstrate both academic ability and motivation. The application process is competitive and applicants are advised to apply early.
Admissions criteria
Applicants are expected to hold a good degree (equivalent to a UK 2:1) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or another quantitative subject, for example Engineering and Computing. Applications will also be considered from professionally qualified accountants with good examination records.
Offers of places
Applicants who are judged to have already fulfilled all requirements for entry to the course will be given an unconditional offer. Otherwise, applicants may be given an offer that is conditional upon our receipt of further evidence. If you receive an offer, you will be required to pay a deposit in order to secure your place on the course. If you fail to meet the conditions of your offer, this deposit will be refunded provided that you have made a reasonable attempt to meet any conditions.
* Applicants who have studied in China should have been or will be awarded a Bachelor\'s degree from a Project 211 university with a final overall mark of at least 80%-85%. In addition, we are looking for consistent performance across the complete degree.
English language requirements
Studying at Masters level demands a high level of fluency in written and spoken language, and excellent comprehension. For this reason, non-native speakers of English are normally asked to demonstrate their English language competence by taking one of the internationally recognised tests below.
Our minimum language requirements for postgraduate study at LUMS are:
IELTS 7.0, with at least 6.0 in each element
Pearson Academic (PTE) 70, with at least 55 in each element
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) grade C
ToEFL iBT 100 (with minimum 22 in each skill)
Please note: IELTS and Pearson scores are valid for two years from the test date. Also, note that ToEFL tests are no longer recognised by the UK Visas and Immigration Office for entry to pre-sessional English language courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 15,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Lancaster University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Lancaster University
Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
Lancaster University is a collegiate public research university in Lancaster, Lancashire, England. The university was established in 1964 by royal charter, as one of several new universities...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months