Program Overview

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Overview

The Finance MSc program at Newcastle University is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in financial markets, institutions, and strategies of investors. The program delivers a comprehensive understanding of how financial markets function and interact with the real economy, enabling students to make optimal decisions in their financial careers.

What You'll Learn

The program features compulsory modules in financial theory and corporate policy, as well as optional modules on financial markets, financial institutions, financial technology, programming for finance, financial risk management, green finance and sustainability, and applied empirical methods in finance. Students will have access to advanced statistical software and financial databases to support their projects and dissertation.

Modules

The program includes the following modules:

• Finance Programme Community
• Dissertation
• Applied Econometrics
• Research Methods in Economics and Finance
• Introductory Econometrics
• Financial Theory
• Financial Derivatives
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Technology
• Critical Skills for Finance Optional modules include:
  • International Money and Banking
  • Programming for Finance
  • Behavioural Finance
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Retail and Investment Banking
  • International Finance
  • Portfolio Management
  • Company Financial Reporting
  • Green Finance and Sustainability
  • Postgraduate International Experience

How You'll Learn

The program is modular, with taught modules from October to May and a final dissertation project from June to September. The teaching and learning environment is supportive, with access to academic staff, personal tutors, and research supervisors. The program also features guest lectures by practitioners and policymakers, analyzing the most recent trends in financial markets and banking industries.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include:

• Dissertation
• Essay
• PC examination
• Portfolio
• Problem-solving exercises
• Report
• Written examination
• Written exercise

Your Development

The program prepares students for a wide range of careers with employers such as KPMG, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, PwC, Accenture, Santander UK, J.P. Morgan, Kingston Smith LLP, HongRun Shanghai Financial Leasing Co. Ltd., Buss Group, and Moore Kingston Smith LLP.

Partnerships

Newcastle University Business School is an academic partner of the CQF Institute, providing students with access to member-only benefits, including online technical talks and conferences, networking opportunities, career advice, thought leadership, and finance-focused introductory workshops.

Your Future

Graduates from this program have undertaken various roles, including assistant chief financial officer, financial analyst, accountant, financial trader, auditor, investment analyst, risk analyst, controller, and PhD candidate.

Careers Support

The program provides career development and employability support, including one-to-one career support, industry-specific career events, online career learning tools, career planning and information sessions, and an annual careers week.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). The program is ranked among the top 120 for Master's in Finance and top 60 for Diversity by QS Business Masters Rankings: Finance 2026.

Facilities

The Business School has two buildings, the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre, offering a range of purpose-built facilities, including computer clusters, lecture theatres, seminar and teaching spaces, a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, study pods, and a contemporary café.

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings, with accessible and user-friendly buildings, including lifts and accessible toilets.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are £16,300 for home students and £31,950 for international students. The program offers scholarships, including a 25% discount on international fees for EU students without settled or pre-settled status.

What You're Paying For

Tuition fees include the costs of matriculation, registration, tuition, library access, examination, re-examination, and graduation.

Entry Requirements

The program requires a 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent, with an understanding of basic calculus, probability theory, and statistical inference. English language requirements include IELTS, Pearson, Duolingo English Test, or TOEFL.

Admissions Policy

The University's admissions policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions, providing information on admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants.

How to Apply

The program starts in September, with no application closing date. International students are advised to apply at least two months before the course starts. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students who need a visa to study in the UK. The application portal guides students through the application process, with instructions on required documents and how to upload them.