Finance MSc 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Aston University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

23,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Accounting and FinanceMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, our MSc Finance programme offers a comprehensive finance education, focusing on developing your analytical and quantitative skills. This programme blends practical training with academic learning, giving hands-on experience with industry-standard financial software. You will gain a thorough understanding of financial principles, enhancing your decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Taught by leading academics with rich industry experience, the programme offers practical insights into the financial world in a supportive, engaging environment. This approach brings the course content to life, preparing you for various financial roles post-graduation.

Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing.

The benefits of block teaching are numerous: it supports a balanced study-life experience, reduces the stress of multitasking across various subjects, and fosters a better understanding of each topic by concentrating on it fully. Students are more engaged, motivated, and resilient, which can lead to better learning outcomes and a healthier environment.

Accreditations and Rankings
  • Accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)
  • Affiliated University of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute
  • Ranked 6th in the UK (Corporate Finance; Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings, 2025)"

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School, our MSc Finance programme offers a comprehensive finance education, focusing on developing your analytical and quantitative skills. This programme blends practical training with academic learning, giving hands-on experience with industry-standard financial software. You will gain a thorough understanding of financial principles, enhancing your decision-making and problem-solving abilities.

Taught by leading academics with rich industry experience, the programme offers practical insights into the financial world in a supportive, engaging environment. This approach brings the course content to life, preparing you for various financial roles post-graduation.

Improving our students’ learning experience and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do, and that is why we are implementing an innovative learning approach known as block teaching. This will enhance our students’ educational journey and emotional wellbeing.

The benefits of block teaching are numerous: it supports a balanced study-life experience, reduces the stress of multitasking across various subjects, and fosters a better understanding of each topic by concentrating on it fully. Students are more engaged, motivated, and resilient, which can lead to better learning outcomes and a healthier environment.

Accreditations and Rankings
  • Accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT)
  • Affiliated University of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute
  • Ranked 6th in the UK (Corporate Finance; Eduniversal Best Masters Rankings, 2025)"

Admission Requirements

  • 2:1 (upper second-class honours) degree or equivalent
  • Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University 

Subject specific requirements

  • We encourage applications from those with a background in economics, engineering, finance, mathematics, statistics or related disciplines. However, if you do not hold a degree in one of these subjects, you may still be eligible for the programme if you can evidence prior studies in mathematics or statistics within your degree or at A Level for home students. Prior studies in mathematics/statistics/quantitative modules should be at a minimum grade of 50%.

1 Year
Apr-2026
Sep-2026

Tuition fees

Domestic
12,000 GBP
International
23,500 GBP

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