Program Overview

Overview of the University of Kent

The University of Kent is a leading research university that offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The university has a strong focus on research and has risen 11 places in THE's REF 2021 ranking, confirming its position as a leading research university.

Postgraduate MSc in Finance and Economics

The Postgraduate MSc in Finance and Economics is a one-year full-time program that integrates financial management with economic theory. The program is designed to equip students with advanced study skills, a deeper knowledge of the subject, and the confidence to achieve their ambitions.

Key Information

• Study mode: Full-time only
• Duration: One year full-time
• Start date: September
• Location: Canterbury

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of a second-class UK degree, or an equivalent internationally recognized qualification, in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering-related discipline.
• All applicants are considered on an individual basis, and additional qualifications, professional qualifications, and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
• International students: Please see the International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information.

English Language Entry Requirements

• This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.
• Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on the English Language requirements webpage.

Course Structure

The program consists of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules include:

• Financial Markets and Instruments
• Quantitative Methods for Finance
• Microeconomics
• International Finance
• Contemporary Issues in Finance

Optional modules may include:

• Corporate Finance
• Financial Economics
• Investment Management
• Programming for Finance and Trading
• Sustainable Economic Growth and Environmental Valuation
• Sustainable Finance
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Financial Technology
• Money and Credit
• Risk Management

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods include lectures, small group seminars, group projects, presentations, expert speakers, company visits, and computer-based workshops.
• Assessment methods include written exams, essays, computational questions, reports, presentations, and projects.

Research

The university has a strong research culture, and staff publish regularly and widely in journals, conference proceedings, and books. The university has close links with local, national, and international businesses and has forged partnerships with other academic institutions and organizations.

Fees and Funding

• The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
  • UK: £15,000
  • EU: £20,700
  • International: £20,700
• For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see the Student Finance Guide.
• Tuition fees may be increased in the second and subsequent years of the course.

Career Support

The university provides career support, including:

• 1-2-1 personalized Career Coaching with qualified and experienced coaches.
• Pre-arrival guidance for international students to support navigating the UK labor market.
• Mentoring opportunities through professional bodies, business leaders, and Kent alumni.
• Workshops and events designed to support career planning, finding and securing work and work experience, and professional development.

Successful KBS Graduates

Finance graduates find work in public and private sector management and consultancy both overseas and in the UK in a wide range of companies and organizations. Many students also stay local and find job opportunities regionally in small and medium firms or even set up their own businesses as well-equipped entrepreneurs.