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    MSc Finance

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    Reading, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £29,150.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    £30.00
    App fee

    MSc Finance at University of Reading is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Reading, GB. Tuition is £29,150.

    About the program

    Equips students with practical skills for careers in trading, investment banking, corporate finance, investment management, and commercial banking. Features hands-on training, simulations, case studies, CFA preparation, and financial modelling.

    Focus: coursework
    Financial Times Masters in Finance (Masters in Finance category): 36th in the world (Financial Times 2025) / 6th in the UK for Masters in Finance (Financial Times 2025) is shown on the programme page. | Financial Times Masters in Finance: 6th in the UK for Masters in Finance (Financial Times 2025)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $44,608.00
    Avg starting salary
    $11,962.80
    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 MSc Finance at University of Reading cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Finance at University of Reading is £29,150.
    Is MSc Finance at University of Reading online or in-person?
    MSc Finance at University of Reading is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Finance at University of Reading take to complete?
    MSc Finance at University of Reading is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc Finance at University of Reading?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum 2:1 or the equivalent from an overseas institution
    What work-permit options follow MSc Finance at University of Reading?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc Finance at University of Reading: 2 years Graduate Route (UK)