Teaching & modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
| Module | Lectures, seminars and feedback | Self-study |
| Per 15-credit module | Between 20 and 30 hours which typically consist of a combination of lectures, case discussion and class activities; there may be some variation in the precise format. | Approximately 120-130 hours. |
| Dissertation module | Dissertation workshops and one-to-one supervision. | Approximately 595 hours self- study and project work. |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Assessment
- Written examinations
- Coursework
- Individual or Group Projects
- Presentations
- Case studies
- Multiple-choice tests
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 180 credits.
Required Modules
You are required to take:
- Quantitative Finance and Analytics Techniques (15 credits)
- Investments Analysis (15 credits)
- Applied Corporate Finance (15 credits)
- Financial Markets & Institutions (15 credits)
- Asset Pricing (15 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to take 45 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:
- Empirical Finance (15 credits)
- Risk Management Theory and Applications (15 credits)
- Financial Econometric (15 credits)
- Financial Regulation and Governance (15 credits)
- Topics in Applied Finance (15 credits)
- Principles of Behavioral Finance (15 credits)
- International Finance (15 credits)
- Financial Engineering (15 credits)
- Computational Finance (15 credits)
- Bond Markets’ Instruments and Trading Strategies (15 credits)
- Applied Financial Derivatives (15 credits)
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Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026