MSc entry requirements
MSc entry requirements
English language test minimum scores The English language requirements for students are as follows: IELTS 7.0 all four languages elements have to be scored 6.0+, with maximum of two language components at lowest level 6.0 or 6.5. The applicant must be a resident of a country in which the test is offered CPE 190 overall; 2 x 170, 2 x 190 CAE 190 overall; 2 x 170, 2 x 190 TOEFL 100 minimum language components L21, R22, W21, S23 Trinity ISE III Merit, Merit, Pass, Pass in four components Trinity ISE IV Pass, Pass, Pass, Pass in four components Duolingo Band B: 130 (with at least 110 in two components and 130 in two components).
MSc Business with Consulting MSc Business with Marketing MSc Business with Operations Management MSc International Business 2026 entry £29,200 for UK students £37,450 for EU and international students Applicants must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent. These courses will suit a wide variety of candidates and we welcome applicants from all academic fields.
MSc Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence 2026 entry £29,900 for UK students £38,150 for EU and international students Applicants must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent. We consider applications from a wide range of degrees including economics, business, engineering, psychology, geography, sociology, and politics. The course requires strong numeracy and IT statistical ability ability, demonstrated in their undergraduate degree.
MSc Accounting & Financial Management 2026 entry £35,080 for UK students £43,580 for EU and international students Applicants must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent. MSc Accounting & Sustainability 2026 entry £34,230 for UK students £42,730 for EU and international students Applicants must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level. A related undergraduate degree is not an entry requirement. MSc Business & Finance 2026 entry £31,450 for UK students £39,950 for EU and international students Applicants will need to demonstrate strong quants. This can be shown in mathematics, statistics or econometrics. Ideally, candidates will have also studied some finance. This should be evidenced by a 2.1 honours degree or overseas equivalent.
MSc Finance 2026 entry £37,700 for UK students £44,950 for EU and international students To succeed on these courses, applicants will need strong mathematics and statistics or econometrics ability and knowledge of substantial elements of finance at Undergraduate level. This could be demonstrated by at least a 2.1 or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. For applicants with a quantitative degree at Undergraduate level, but who have not yet studied Finance, we offer a finance booster course that they can take at their own pace in Summer 2026. If they’re required to take a booster course this will be set as a condition of offer. MSc Finance & Economics 2026 entry £34,290 for UK students £41,540 for EU and international students The finance programmes are challenging technical courses. To succeed on these courses, applicants will need strong mathematics and statistics or econometrics ability. This could be demonstrated by at least a 2.1 or overseas equivalent in a relevant subject at Undergraduate level. Applicants will normally need a degree in economics, or have had a substantial economics component, and they must have taken courses in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory at an intermediate level. For those with a quantitative degree, but who have not yet studied Finance or Economics, we offer a supplementary course that students can take at their own pace in Summer 2026. We may require engagement with this supplementary course, depending on academic backgrounds.
MSc Financial Technology 2026 entry £37,700 for UK students £44,950 for EU and international students Applicants must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 honours degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent. Applications are welcomed from all disciplines.
MSc Mathematical Finance 2026 entry
£34,290 for UK students £41,540 for EU and international students
This degree is highly specialised and is mathematically challenging. Applicants will need strong ability in mathematics and finance, and experience in statistics or econometrics, evidenced by a 2.1 or 1st in mathematics, statistics, physics or another relevant quantitatively- focused Undergraduate degree. A clear emphasis in their choice of Undergraduate electives on the aforementioned areas will strengthen their application. Whilst applicants will develop all necessary advanced skills on the course, confident foundations in mathematics (in particular sound knowledge of probability theory, linear algebra and differential calculus) are necessary to build on.
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