About the course Covering a wide range of applied finance topics, this specialised master’s course leads to careers in corporate banking and finance, stock-market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance. The Master of Applied Finance is a practical course designed for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those with a non-finance background who wish to move into the finance area. The curriculum complements the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program, with topics including risk management, capital markets and international finance. You’ll study under experienced finance professionals, including professors who have served on the Commonwealth Government Superannuation Roundtable, acted as expert witnesses in court cases, and developed an Equity Preference Index in partnership with Colonial First State. Candidates preparing for the CFA qualification are encouraged to enrol in the Master of Applied Finance as a preparatory course.
Master of Applied Finance
University Rank:#77
Compare
Wishlist
Duration2 year(s)
Tuition FeeAUD 37,591 / Year
Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
Master of Applied Finance
About
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission Requirements (1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA; and either:(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent; or(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or(2) completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.
English Program Requirements
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place. Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0. ADMISSION REQUIREMENT English competency
Career
Career Pathways
Applied Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries such as:
- Consulting
- Corporate finance
- Financial planning
- Financial risk management
- Funds management
- Insurance
- Investment banking
- Deloitte
- Ernst & Young
- KPMG
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Investment banks such UBS and Macquarie Group
- Private equity firms
- Superannuation fund managers
Graduate Careers Australia lists the financial services industry as the fourth largest sector of the Australian economy, accounting for more than eight per cent of GDP and employing nearly 400,000 people.
Software Developer
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
37,591 / year
Application Fee 150
How to Apply
Once you've selected your pathway, you can apply online. Application open and close dates apply to some courses.
- Create a profile in UWA Apply and log in to get starte
- Select your course, entry pathway and upload supporting documents
- Save or submit your application
Domestic students applying for Graduate Entry Medicine must apply to GEMSAS.
If you are applying for a combined coursework and research professional psychology program, you will need to apply via the School of Graduate Research.
If you're an international student, you may wish to apply through an agent.
If additional information is required:
- Admissions will contact you if any additional information is needed to process your application. You can upload any additional documentation to your application via the applicant portal.
- If you have applied for a course that requires an interview, Admissions will contact you close to the interview period.
- If you have elected to be considered for any credit transfer, this will be reviewed by the Admissions team. This does not preclude you from applying for additional credit transfer after enrolment.
Information supplied to the University’s application system is collected and stored in line with the UWA Privacy Statement.
Master of Applied Finance
The University of Western Australia
Australia, Perth