MSc Finance

The Financial Times* ranks our MSc Finance 4th in the UK, and 19th in the world

Gain a deep theoretical and conceptual knowledge of finance and quantitative skills that prepare you to thrive in a range of careers within finance.

You’ll go beyond technical proficiency to develop the critical mindset needed to challenge conventional models and rethink financial paradigms. As AI continues to redefine roles across the sector, we’ll prepare you to lead the transformation - giving you the expertise to design, manage, and oversee emerging forms of financial intelligence.

With strong connections to leading financial institutions and employers such as American Express, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Warwick Business School offers you a direct line to industry insight and opportunity. This course has been shaped with input from the sector itself, ensuring your learning is aligned with the evolving demands of the global finance landscape.

Forge your path where innovation meets impact - and become the kind of finance professional the future needs.

Graduates of this Finance master’s course have recently gone on to secure roles including Auditor, Investment Manager and Trading Analyst at employers such as Bloomberg, Deloitte and HSBC. Learn more about career support and the journeys our alumni have taken since graduating in our MSc Employment Report.

*The Financial Times ranks our MSc Finance 4th in the UK and 19th in the world in their Masters in Finance Pre-experience ranking 2024. 

Warwick Business School is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and is proud to hold gold level Athena Swan status. Learn more about our accreditations and rankings here.

Why study MSc Finance with us?

• Ranked fourth in the UK by the Financial Times, our MSc Finance course stands among the elite, offering world-class academic and industry relevance
• Build practical expertise through hands-on use of advanced lab software, performing financial calculations and running simulations that mirror real-world scenarios
• Customise your learning with a wide range of elective modules, whether you want to expand on your background or venture into new and challenging areas of finance
• Receive tailored careers coaching from Finance specialists who understand the sector and can guide your professional journey
• 91% of our 2022-2023 cohort were employed within 6 months of completion*
• Benefit from our CFA Affiliated University status, aligning your studies with globally recognised professional standards.

*Of those participating in our MSc Employment Report survey. The 2022-2023 cohort averaged an 81% response rate overall.