MSc Finance and Investment
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Location: High Wycombe
- Duration: One Year
- Start Date: September 2025
Develop in-depth knowledge of the sector with BNU's MSc Finance and Investment. From corporate finance to managing investment portfolios, and covering current industry trends such as sustainable finance, ethical investing, and fintech, you'll graduate with the knowledge to help you thrive in a well-established industry. This degree aims to equip you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to thrive in the finance industry.
If you’re looking for a postgraduate degree focused on enhancing your employability, look no further.
Learning from case studies and industry projects is a core element of the course, to provide you with practical experience and a deep understanding of real-world finance scenarios. You'll have the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to practical situations, enhancing your problem-solving skills and preparing you for the workplace.
You'll learn to use specialist industry software, such as Jupyter Notebook, E-Views, and IBM SPSS. Apart from time spent learning in classes, you will have 24/7 access to this software throughout your time on the MSc Finance and Investment programme. As well as developing your digital and analytical skills, having experience with these programmes will help you stand out to future employers.
Our teaching team bring a wealth of both industry and academic experience to the classroom and include accountants and consultants who have worked for some of the most well-known financial organisations in the world. You can be confident that you are learning about current trends, challenges and opportunities, and will graduate fully prepared for the working landscape. You can learn more about the teaching team below.
We maintain close links with professional organisations and firms, and your course will include guest lectures from local and national organisations. Industry visits and links to internship opportunities are a regular feature of the course. We frequently hold recruitment events where you can connect with prospective employers. Networking opportunities help you to build relationships with professionals and gain insights into various career paths within the finance sector.
Course content is kept up-to-date to include all the latest industry developments. Your courses will demonstrate how the information learned can be applied within a business, and include topics such as ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria, and as one of your optional modules you can choose to take on a real business consulting project.
What will I study?
Studying MSc Finance and Investment will prepare you for a career as a qualified expert or a senior management professional. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics to provide an advanced understanding of the finance industry.
You will learn about corporate finance, focusing on capital structure, financing decisions, and strategies for maximizing shareholder value. The asset and portfolio management component of the course will explore techniques for managing investment portfolios, asset allocation, and performance evaluation. In the financial derivatives course, you will gain insights into options, futures, and swaps. Financial management will provide an understanding of financial planning, analysis, and decision-making within organizations. Risk management will teach you methods for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
You will also develop skills in constructing financial models to support decision-making and strategy formulation in financial modelling, and you will cover how to analyse financial data, using statistical and quantitative methods to inform investment strategies and decision making with data analysis.
In addition to these topics, the degree focuses on developing employability skills by helping you to establish links with industry professionals, organising external visits, and enhancing digital skills through the use of financial software and databases. You'll also cultivate personal and interpersonal skills, gain confidence in solving complex problems, and learn to implement genuinely effective solutions in real-world scenarios.
How will I be taught and assessed?
You will engage in interactive lectures and seminars featuring discussions, group work, and practical exercises to enhance understanding. You will participate in hands-on projects that simulate real-world challenges and attend workshops with industry experts to gain insights into current trends in finance and investment. Additionally, group projects will help you develop teamwork and collaboration skills.
Assessment Methods are designed to evaluate both your theoretical understanding and practical skills. Coursework will develop your numerical, analytical, and critical thinking abilities. Examinations will enhance your exam skills and time management, reflecting professional assessment standards. Presentations and group work will build your soft skills, essential for career success. You may also work on practical projects and live briefs from companies to solve real business problems.
What are the course entry requirements?
- Applicants to the programme will normally have obtained a Bachelor’s degree with Honours (or equivalent) which can be in a range of subject disciplines or professions. Applicants need a minimum of a 2:2 in their degree to be considered.
- If your first language is not English or your language of instruction at undergraduate level was not English you will be required to demonstrate English proficiency at an overall score of IELTS level 6.5 (or its equivalent) and no score below 6.0 in any category.
- In line with the university Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme, potential learners can apply for Advanced Standing by Accreditation of Prior Learning.
If you do not meet the entry requirements you may, if you have relevant professional experience, still be invited for interview, where you will be required to demonstrate the necessary knowledge and understanding for entry onto the course.
Previous study, professional and / or vocational experiences may be recognised as the equivalent learning experience and permit exemption from studying certain modules in accordance with our accreditation of prior learning (APL) process.
Modules
This provides a guide of the modules that make up your course. You can find more information about how your course is structured on our Academic Advice section.
What are the tuition fees
Home
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Home, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £13,030 *
International
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Overseas/International, Academic Year 2025 - 2026: £15,500 *
Following the Government’s announcement of 4 November 2024, we will be increasing our full-time undergraduate tuition fees for UK students to £9,535 per year from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Our part-time fees for UK undergraduate students will increase to £7,145 per annum. Please visit , on the Government’s website, for more information about the changes.
Tuition fees for Home undergraduate students (including with foundation year) may increase in subsequent years for both new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Government.  
Tuition fees for both new and continuing international students may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year.  
Tuition fees for postgraduate courses and CPD may be subject to an inflationary increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the 12-month period to 31 January each year. This increase will apply to both new and continuing students.  
We understand, and really appreciate, the significant financial commitment our students make when they choose to study at BNU. We take our responsibilities to our students very seriously, and are ambitious for each to reach their full potential and succeed in their chosen career. Our fees help us to continue providing our students with a high-quality education, and to invest in the services and facilities which create an excellent student experience at BNU.
The following factors will be considered by the University when we set the annual fees: measures of inflation such as the retail price indices; projected increases in University costs; and any changes in the level of funding for teaching received from the Government.
What are my career prospects?
As a graduate of this course, you will be well-prepared for roles in investment banking, risk analysis, stock brokerage, portfolio management, and financial regulation. Our industry partnerships will help facilitate internships, guest lectures, and recruitment opportunities, while our alumni network can provide you with access to a broad community of finance professionals.
Course leader
- Professor
- Deputy Head of School Business and Law
