About this degree
As a Finance MSc student you will acquire a firm grasp of fundamental finance-related concepts and be able to apply your knowledge to practical tasks by, for example, utilising mathematical models to price financial securities.
Graduates will acquire the skills and knowledge required to work in any of the major global financial centres such as New York, London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and more.
The programme has been developed to give a holistic understanding of the financial sector and provides a combination of science and practice at every stage. Term 1 is dedicated to the scientific foundations of finance as an academic discipline. Term 2 explores additional frontier topics and starts blending the foundations with industry practices, which you will start to study in elective modules. Term 3 gives you further opportunities to tailor your learning experience with more electives.
UCL is a CFA® affiliated university: academic institutions that embed a significant portion of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) — including the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct — into their curriculum. The Finance MSc curriculum is closely tied to the practice of investment management which is helpful to students preparing for the CFA programme exams.
Who this course is for
The Finance MSc programme is for those with a strong quantitative and mathematical background, seeking a potentially high-profile career in the financial sector, or further advancing an established career path.
This programme is suitable for those who have a passion for finance and a clear drive to work in the finance industry.
What this course will give you
This programme draws upon the combined strengths of two highly-rated departments: UCL School of Management and UCL Economics. The knowledge and expertise of UCL's academic staff combine to provide a repository for students to draw upon as they identify and respond to challenges and issues in real-world scenarios. As an MSc Finance student, you will benefit from a bespoke Careers and Employer Engagement programme and a dedicated careers team who will help you present yourself to leading graduate employers with confidence.
UCL School of Management is based at our Canary Wharf campus at One Canada Square in Canary Wharf, London’s financial hub, offering students a myriad of opportunities to network with industry professionals. The School works closely with global companies and innovative start-ups at the cutting edge of management and associated finance-related practice. The research performed in the UCL School of Management was rated as “world-leading” and "internationally excellent" in the 2021 Research Excellent Framework (REF), placing us second in the UK for business and management.
UCL Economics has long-established links with leading financial institutions, reflected within hard-edged, meaningful research. The Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF) has placed UCL Economics first for 4* world-leading research outputs and research environments, with scores of 72% and 100% respectively. The Department also placed third in its overall ranking with 65% of all indicators ranked as 4*. The Department gives students a thorough knowledge of cutting-edge techniques in theoretical and applied economics, utilising robust quantitative underpinnings.