Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,310 for the course
International/EU: £17,205 for the course -
How long will I study?
15 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
January 2025
Course summary
- Develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the key products, investment strategies and risks present in financial markets
- Understand current research, developments and issues in finance
- Gain the skills to critically evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to the management of investment portfolios, evaluation of global investment products and financial assets
The course aims to develop your analytical skills and knowledge of the key products, investment strategies and risks present in financial markets. It is ideal for individuals wishing to work in financial markets and investment who want to progress their career rapidly.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
Graduate View
'The course provided me with a solid foundation from which to progress into a career in corporate finance, having gained both a practical and theoretical understanding of the financial world.'
Connor Marshall, MSc Finance and Investment, 2018 graduate
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How you learn
This course is recognised and respected for its innovative practice-based teaching and the development of applied knowledge and skills within the modern financial business environment.
You learn through:
- lectures
- seminars
- assessment
- self-directed learning
- guest lectures
- group projects
- system training
- workshops
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
Work placements
You have the opportunity to become a Student Representative and through Venture Matrix, Sheffield Hallam volunteering to improve employability skills.
Many students on this course will have already completed a number of years in employment, so the aim of the employability initiative in this scenario is to help you focus on developing your existing career path.
Networking opportunities
Guest lectures from visiting academics and practitioners from various organisations, where practical, will provide further opportunities to enhance your understanding and you are encouraged to make contact with employers.
To enhance employability, you are also encouraged to become a student member of a relevant professional body; this gives you access to information relevant for career planning and helps in the development of your CV.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- finance
- investment
- investment banking
- retail financial service
- fund management
- stockbroking
- wealth management
- credit analysis
- financial engineering
- management consultancy
There are further professional study opportunities with organisations such as • The Chartered Insurance Institute • The Chartered Bankers Institute • The Association of Corporate Treasurers • The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment • The Society of Chartered Financial Analysts.
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Deloitte
- J P Morgan
- Lloyds Capital Markets
- HSBC
- Investec
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Aviva
- Fidelity
- Grant Thornton
- Co-op Bank
- Barclays
- Scottish Widows
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- Bloomberg financial research system
Entry requirements
All students
You typically need one of the following
• 2.2 honours degree in a relevant subject
• recognised professional qualification or equivalent in a relevant subject
Relevant subjects include • business management • finance • accounting • economics • banking • law • the natural sciences • IT and computing.
We consider applicants without these academic qualifications dependant on personal, professional and work experience and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English.
If you do not meet the above criteria you can apply for the Graduate Certificate International Pre-Masters in Business and English. After passing this diploma we automatically offer you a place on one of our business-related masters degrees.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Advanced Portfolio Management
Dissertation Or Applied Business Project
Finance
Financial Derivatives And Risk Management
Financial Regulation And Sustainability
Fund Management
Global Financial Markets
Mergers And Acquisitions
Statistics And Data Modelling
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course. The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,471 is available in 2024/25 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Accounting, banking and finance courses (PDF, 326.4KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
