UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in any subject area with good performance in 1 quantitative module at university level.
Work experience and postgraduate studies will also be taken into consideration.
Other routes
Applicants who do not hold quantitative degrees (such as economics, engineering, mathematics are encouraged to upload syllabi of any quantitative modules taken. This will help us assess their quantitative background.
Weight will also be given to professional qualifications – specifically CFA level 1 and above - when considering applications.
Candidates that do not currently meet the set entry requirements may also have the option to study the Graduate Diploma in Finance and Economics . Meeting the required grades on completion of this programme will provide a pathway to study MSc Finance and MSc Finance (CFA Pathway).
China (国际学历要求)
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions. UK 1st class degree: 85 to 95% UK 2:1 degree: 70 to 80% UK 2:2 degree: 65 to 75%
Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.
English language requirements
The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of Economics and Finance falls within the following English band:
Band 4: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.
School of Economics and Finance (SEF): 10th in UK for research power in latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) Close proximity to London's financial districts (City of London and Canary Wharf) Self-contained campus with on-site accommodation State-of-the-art building Teaching by research-active academics as well as visiting city professionals Finance MSc: SEF's flagship professional MSc Comprehensive training in finance combining rigorous theory, quantitative techniques, and real-world applications Wide range of elective modules Optional, ungraded modules eg C++, Python, Matlab, VBA, trading on Bloomberg and other trading-room systems, technical analysis Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) pathway available which provides intensive preparation for CFA Level I exam Compare with other MSc courses in SEF Structure Optional pre-semester modules in maths and statistics Six compulsory taught modules Choose Between Three elective modules Dissertation (7,000 words) OR Five elective modules Research Project (2,500 words) Assessment 75% Modules 25% Dissertation For the standard pathway you'll be assessed by 75% taught modules and 25% by your dissertation. For the CFA pathway you'll be assessed by 83% taught modules and 17% by your dissertation. If you take the research project you'll be assessed over 11 taught modules and your research project.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学The Chinese University of Hong Kong | 1年 | 460000港币/年 |
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学（深圳）The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen | 2年 | 159000人民币/年 |
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