Finance and Global Trading MSc

Many roles across finance require a deep understanding of how financial markets operate. On this degree, you will build a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the subject including core finance theory, valuation and sustainable finance. You will gain first-hand experience of trading across multiple asset classes and products using industry-standard trading software and live prices.

This MSc in Finance and Global Trading is ideal if you have an unrelated undergraduate degree and are looking to transition into a finance career with an emphasis on trading. If you do have a finance background, this programme is an excellent way to deepen your finance skills, gain a well-recognised postgraduate qualification, and develop your trading skills.

Develop your financial expertise and essential professional skills

You will spend your first semester studying with students on our other finance master's programmes, exploring core topics such as corporate finance and global markets, and learning quantitative methods in addition to either financial reporting or ESG reporting. You will also start a year-long skills-based module that will set you up with the practical tools to build your career, including communication, presentation and teamwork skills.

Derivatives and behavioural finance are the core subjects for semester two. You will also have the chance to study other finance topics such as portfolio management, financial statements analysis and valuations, and sustainable finance.

Dive into the world of trading with our experiential trading module

This programme makes practical, real-world applicable knowledge an integral part of your learning experience. As part of the programme, you will engage in an immersive Global Financial Trading module which takes place during the summer semester.

This intensive six-week work-based module runs Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. MSc students have the chance to develop the real-world, in-demand professional skills and disciplines employers want to see, while gaining critical financial trading knowledge and experience.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be awarded a VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust) Level 7 Diploma in Applied Financial Trading. This diploma is recognised by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (including Associate Membership) and offers our graduates evidence of their applied learning when applying for post-university careers.

Opportunities to further enhance your skill set

During the programme, you will use the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Workspace, a world leading provider of financial data, to complete group and individual assessments. You can also work towards the certificate of competency in LSEG Workspace, as well as other external qualifications and micro-credentials. A year-long module in professional skills (including Office 365, report writing and making presentations) will help you hit the ground running in your first graduate position.