Finance

The financial sector is one of the world's largest, offering career paths that can span continents. There's a vast variety of specialisms to pursue, from financial planning and investment management to corporate finance and risk management. Whatever your direction, it’s a field with clear avenues for progression and excellent rewards for those with the expertise.

Industry-led

This course is designed to get you ready for the workplace. So, whilst it's rooted in academic understanding from the latest research, it also provides the skills that employers want. We put the principles and techniques you'll learn in a practical context, giving you the chance to work on real client projects and even optional short-term internships so that you have the opportunity to put your skills to the test in a real-world environment.

Career focused

This course will not only provide you with the chance to engage with employers, but will also give you the opportunity to develop skills that are most sought out in finance graduates. You will have access to our Bloomberg Trading Room, opening January 2025, which will give you insight into live market data and movements. You will be guided by expert academics to build skills in interpreting market data to inform a range of financial decision making.

Features and Benefits

- Triple accredited - our Business School holds the globally recognised trio of accreditations from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA, placing us among the best business schools in the world.

- Kick-start a rewarding career – develop the knowledge you need for roles in financial services, insurance, risk management and more, even if you don’t have a finance background.

- Rise programme - all students are eligible to take part in curricular activities with Rise. These might include volunteering, project work and certifications.

- Finance experts – learn from expert academics and leading professionals who work with organisations such as ICAEW, HMRC and the EU Commission.

- Regional financial centre – study in a thriving financial and banking hub with one of the largest economies in the UK. Many large banks have their regional bases in the city.

- Career opportunities – financial services is one of the largest employers in the region. Masters graduates are in demand. Past students have gone on to work for the likes of Deloitte, KPMG and RBS.