Program Overview
The Finance at Cardiff University is a MSc 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 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 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research Methods in Finance
- Principles of Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- Market Structure and Trading Systems
- Research Topics in Finance
- Empirical Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Derivatives
- International Banking
- International Finance
- Mathematical Finance
- Marketing of Financial Services
- Investment and Electronic Trading
- Issues in Islamic Banking and Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are expected to have an excellent first degree from a leading university in a highly analytical discipline such as finance, finance with economics, engineering, or physics and mathematics.
Applicants whose first language is not English will be required to pass either IELTS/TOEFL exams, obtaining a minimum score of IELTS band 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each category, or 570 in TOEFL (230 for computer-based marking).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,750 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Cardiff 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 Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Cardiff, United Kingdom
Cardiff University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months