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Finance MSc

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Overview

Understand and analyse international financial markets, institutions and the strategies of investors.

Our Finance MSc delivers advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets and institutions.

You'll learn how they function and interact with the real economy. You will gain knowledge in making optimal decisions in your financial career.

The financial services sector has grown worldwide. There is greater demand for students with specialist skills finance. This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:

Your studies will include:

We'll encourage you to engage with contemporary debates. This should be related to the operation of financial markets and institutions. You'll learn about the types and function of financial markets. Such as:

You'll benefit from our status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. Through self-study, you'll complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate. This gives you an interactive introduction to the financial markets.

How to apply

Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Newcastle University Business School accreditation

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the:

Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown. Our accreditations reflect the investments we make for our students through providing a high quality teaching environment, innovative programming and active engagement with industry.

Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI)

We are a Chartered CISI Partner University. The CISI is a leading international professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning. Our partner status makes sure you are well prepared for your future career in investment and wealth management.‌ You will have an opportunity to become a CISI member free of charge.

CFA® Institute University Recognition Program

This programme has been accepted into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program. Our course curriculum is based on the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Program, which provide students with a solid grounding in the CBOK and positions them well to sit for the CFA exams.

As a student on this course, you would be entitled to apply for one of the CFA Institute's scholarships. The Student Scholarship waives the one-time CFA Program enrolment fee and reduces the exam registration fee, which includes access to the eBook curriculum.

This programme also recognises essential topics from the Sustainable Investing Certificate from CFA Institute. This professional certificate offers both practical application and technical knowledge in the field of ESG investing.

CQF Academic Partnership

Our Business School is now recognised as an Academic Partner of the CQF Institute, the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF). All students studying at the Business School are eligible to access member benefits.

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK

If you’re studying an accredited degree and thinking about working in Europe after you graduate, the best place to find current information is the UK Government’s guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states. This official resource explains whether your profession is regulated in another country, what steps you need to take, and which organisation you should contact.

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What you'll learn

We respond to the trends and issues in global financial markets and services. Our course features compulsory modules in financial theory and corporate policy. It also includes optional modules on:

Access advanced statistical software and financial databases to support your projects and dissertation.

Advanced statistical software

Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including:

Financial databases

You'll also have access to financial databases including:

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Finance MSc modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Finance Programme Community 0
Dissertation 60
Applied Econometrics 10
Research Methods in Economics and Finance 10
Introductory Econometrics 10
Financial Theory 20
Financial Derivatives 20
Corporate Finance 10
Financial Technology 10
Critical Skills for Finance 0
Optional Modules Credits
International Money and Banking 10
Programming for Finance 10
Behavioural Finance 10
Financial Risk Management 10
Retail and Investment Banking 10
International Finance 10
Portfolio Management 10
Company Financial Reporting 10
Green Finance and Sustainability 10
Postgraduate International Experience 10

How you'll learn

Delivery and teaching methods

The course is modular, with:

We offer you a stimulating curriculum and a supportive teaching and learning environment.

Guest lectures

Guest lectures by practitioners and policymakers on this course complement theoretical study. These lectures analyse the most recent trends in:

They also provide an overview of the available opportunities within the financial sector.

Assessment methods

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

Student support

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff, who will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

Our staff

This course builds on our established research strengths in finance and economics.

View profiles of the module leaders for this course:

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Your development

Partnerships

Newcastle University Business School is an academic partner of the CQF Institute (the awarding body for the Certificate in Quantitative Finance). You can register for free membership and get access to member-only benefits, including:

Postgraduate Study Abroad

Dual Award with Grenoble École de Management

Our new Dual Award programme allows you to spend an additional academic year at Grenoble École de Management in Grenoble, France.

After completing your postgraduate studies with us, you would join the last year of their Grande École programme, Masters in Management - M2 year.

On successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded:

As part of the Grenoble programme, you will need to either:

Please note that students who complete this scheme will not be eligible for the UK graduate work visa.

Semester abroad

The Postgraduate Semester Abroad is an opportunity to study a complementary subject for one semester at a European partner university. You would study with the partner university on an exchange basis.

The experience takes place at the end of your studies, once you have submitted your dissertation/final project. You'll develop new skills to set you apart from other graduates.

Studies undertaken at a partner university will not count towards a double/dual degree award. However, you'll receive a transcript from your host university evidencing your achievements.

Please note that students who complete this scheme will not be eligible for the UK graduate work visa.

Course information: Disclaimers, policies and changes

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Entry requirements

The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

Academic entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent. Your transcripts need to show an understanding of:

You can use your personal statement to show your mathematical knowledge if it is not clear from your transcripts.

Qualifications from outside the UK

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English Language requirements

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Pre-Master’s and English Language courses

Need an alternative route to study this course? Our International Study Centre offers Pre-Master’s degrees and English language courses to prepare you for study.

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Your future

Graduate destinations

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:

Careers

This course prepares you for a wide range of careers with employers, such as:

Careers support

Career development and employability are woven throughout our teaching, learning and student experience.

The School has dedicated employability support and career spaces to support you on your career journey, both during your studies and for up to three years after graduation.

Find out more about our employability offer

Business School students get access to both the wider University careers service and exclusive Business School events and resources for students. This means you'll have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance your employability, including:

We're also one of 140 business schools worldwide to be accredited by the EQUIS scheme for our managerial and entrepreneurial skills development.

Our Careers Service

Our expert Careers Service is here to help you take the next steps in your professional life. We will support you while you’re studying with us and for up to three years after you graduate.\ \ You will have access to expert one-to-one advice and guidance through our campus careers centre and online, along with digital resources, workshops, networking opportunities, and careers and recruitment events.\ \ We’ve been awarded 5 QS Stars for Student Employability (2025). Many of our degrees are shaped by strong links with national and international businesses. We are committed to helping you access real-world experience opportunities and develop key skills through paid work placements and internships.

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Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest Schools in the University. We have over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. This valuable community extends beyond our current students to include:

The Business School is the gateway to Newcastle Helix -  a landmark 24 acre hybrid city quarter. It brings together researchers, business and communities with the purpose of helping families, communities and cities around the world live healthier, longer, smarter, and easier lives.

We have two buildings – the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre. Both offer a range of purpose-build facilities, including.

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. Our buildings are accessible and user friendly. We have a range of adjustments that can support you when moving around our buildings, such as lifts and accessible toilets. We also have gender-neutral toilets in the FDC.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Tuition fees for 2026 entry (per year)

Qualification: MSc Full time
Home students Full time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £16,300
International students Full time: 12 months Tuition fees (per year) £31,950

Tuition fee increases

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals - tuition fee status

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. You may be eligible for a scholarship worth 25% off the international fee. Search our funding database.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here.

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information.

What you're paying for

Tuition fees include the costs of:

Find out more about:

Deposit

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you may have to pay a deposit.

You can check this in the How to apply section.

Funding deadlines

If you're applying for funding, always check the funding application deadline. This deadline may be earlier than the application deadline for your course.

For some funding schemes, you need to have received an offer of a place on a course before you can apply for the funding.

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How to apply

Before you start

Start Dates

The course starts in September.

Closing Dates

There is no application closing date for this course.

We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.

Deposit

All International students

If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must pay a deposit or submit an official letter of sponsorship. The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. This deposit is non-refundable and will be deducted from your tuition fees when you register. You may also be subject to academic and English language qualification verification, confirmation of funds and credibility interviews.

International students who received an offer before 18 March 2026

International students Bangladesh, Ghana, Myanmar, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan who received an offer after 18 March 2026

All International students (excluding those from the markets above) who received an offer after 18 March 2026

Programme codes

Qualification: MSc Full time
Full time: 12 months Programme Code: 5149F

Using the application portal

The application portal has instructions to guide you through your application. It will tell you what documents you need and how to upload them.

You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.

If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages.

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Questions about this course?

If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

Dr Minh Nguyen (Degree Programme Director)\ Newcastle University Business School

Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 1503

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