Energy, Trade and Finance

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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City, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

HJ71

Campuses

Bunhill Row

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 32,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Energy, Trade and Finance

About

Overview

Energy, Trade and Finance MSc Who is it for?

You have the equivalent of a UK upper second-class degree, or better, with a solid understanding of quantitative methods (mathematics and statistics). It’s likely that you have a few years’ work experience already, through either an internship or full-time employment. You’ll appreciate the chance to build your professional network with peers from all around the world and business leaders from the global energy, commodity trade, finance and shipping industries.

Accreditation

The MSc is accredited by the UK Energy Institute (EI) and the Global Association of Risk Professionals.

Why choose this course?

Accreditation details

This course is accredited by the UK Energy Institute (EI). During the academic year, you have free membership to the EI, receive a free monthly publication and have discounted access to networking events for graduates seeking employment in the energy sector.

The MSc in Energy, Trade and Finance programme is also accredited by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP). GARP is an industry-leading professional association dedicated to preparing individuals and organisations to make better informed risk decisions. The status is granted to top institutions whose degree content incorporates at least 70% of GARP’s Energy Risk Professional (ERP) Body of Knowledge, the first leading and global designation for energy professionals. The academic team works closely with GARP to ensure that our curriculum meets the latest global industry needs.

“We are very pleased to welcome the Business School (formerly Cass), City University of London as a member of GARP’s Partnership for Risk Education. The MSc in Energy, Trade and Finance is a comprehensive, rigorous program that provides its students with strong preparation for pursuing the Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designation as well for a career in the dynamic field of energy risk management.”
William May, Global Head of Certifications and Educational Programs – GARP.

*Please note that all accreditations and exemptions are subject to change. Please check if you have specific requirements.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

A UK upper second class degree or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution
Some level of previous study in finance or quantitative methods is preferred
Work experience is not a requirement of this course.

GMAT

GMAT is not required for application, but may be requested as a condition of offer at the discretion of the Admissions Panel.

Interview

Applicants selected by the Admissions Panel may be invited to an online interview. We will contact all selected applicants with full instructions after the Admissions Panel has made an initial assessment of your application.

We strongly advise you to provide us with your own personal email address when applying to avoid missing interview deadlines and any important information sent from the Admissions Team.

English language requirements

If you have been studying in the UK for the last three years it is unlikely that you will have to take an English language test.

If you have studied in the UK at degree level for less than three years (e.g. 3+1, 2+1, 2+2, etc.) you will be required to provide the results of an approved English language test and possibly resit the test to meet our academic entry requirements.

Full list of approved English language tests/qualifications and minimum requirements.

English Program Requirements

If you have been studying in the UK for the last three years it is unlikely that you will have to take an English language test.

Full list of approved English language tests/qualifications and minimum requirements.

Career

Careers

Your skills will be of interest to commodity trading houses, oil & gas companies, professional services firms, shipping-related companies and energy and commodity market information providers.

You’ll get advice and support, from the beginning of the course but also as you start on your career, from both our specialist careers team and the academics of the Centre, as well as from the industry contacts you make through our societies and events.

Class of 2022

Recent graduates have secured positions such as:

Job Titles:

Broker
Carbon Sales & Marketing Manager
Procurement Manager
Business Analyst
Energy Analyst
Data Scientist.

(Data provided from alumni who completed the annual destination data survey for 2021/22)

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