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    University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science

    Finance and Private Equity MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person10 months
    £51,000.00
    Tuition
    over 10mo
    8.3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    43
    Cohort
    students
    £95.00
    App fee

    Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is a 10-month, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £51,000.

    About the program

    Generalist finance master's programme built on MSc Finance with integrated specialisation in private equity, covering structure of PE funds and applications in start-ups, scaling-up businesses, and restructuring. Includes compulsory courses in corporate finance, asset markets, and private equity plus selected options.

    Focus: coursework
    8 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Accounting and Finance) | 1 (Complete University Guide 2026: Accounting & Finance)

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    Deadlines

    Rolling
    TBA
    Rolling 2026
    TBA

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min GMAT or GRE is required for all applicants without a UK undergraduate degree (GMAT strongly preferred)
    GMAT
    optional
    Min GMAT or GRE is required for all applicants without a UK undergraduate degree (GMAT strongly preferred)
    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT 100 overall (23 Reading, 22 Listening, 24 Writing, 22 Speaking)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall (6.5 each skill)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £18,600.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is £51,000.
    Is Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science online or in-person?
    Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is offered in-person.
    How long does Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science take to complete?
    Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science is structured around 10 months.
    What GPA is required for Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second class honours (2:1) degree
    How competitive is Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science?
    Finance and Private Equity MSc at University of London - London School of Economics & Political Science reports an acceptance rate of approximately 8.3%.