University of Wales, Swansea

Programme overview

The MSc Finance is a one-year, full-time, campus-based master’s taught at Swansea University’s Bay Campus. The programme combines theoretical finance with practical exposure to industry tools, including financial databases, trading simulations and programming resources. It is delivered within the School of Management, which holds AACSB accreditation, and the course offers a collaboration with the CQF Institute providing student membership and access to CQF resources.

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasises advanced financial analysis and econometric modelling alongside applied topics such as corporate finance, portfolio management and risk analytics. Teaching and learning incorporate hands-on work with financial databases, trading simulations and programming tools to mirror industry practice and support data-driven decision making.

Entry requirements

The programme welcomes applicants with a range of qualifications and considers applications on individual merit. A typical academic offer is a 2.2 degree. Further details on specific entry criteria and equivalents are provided by the School of Management.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across international financial services and related sectors. Typical destinations highlighted by the programme include investment banking and capital markets, asset and wealth management, corporate finance, risk management and compliance, consulting and advisory roles, and fintech and innovation. Employers named as potential destinations include global firms such as Goldman Sachs, J.P. Morgan, Deloitte, PwC, Barclays, HSBC, BlackRock, EY, Bloomberg and UBS.

Scholarships & funding angle

The course page references funding and scholarships and notes additional costs and academic support are available, though specific scholarship amounts or eligibility rules are provided separately by the university. Careers support and options such as paid internships through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) and the Week of Work initiative are available to enhance employability.