Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham
MSc Investments
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
GBP 19,650 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for UK and non visa requiring applicants
** for UK| International: GBP 36,000
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Our MSc Investments degree is a specialist programme designed for graduates with a bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline, who want to develop the highly sought-after critical, analytical and technical skills required to manage complex financial assets.
Course highlights
This course will develop your critical, analytical, and technical skills for a career as an investment specialist in global financial markets.
- This is a specialist programme where you will be part of a small cohort, allowing you to develop a closer relationship with experts, staff and fellow students.
- You'll enhance soft skills like teamwork, adaptability, leadership, time management, communication, work ethics, and cross-cultural awareness.s
- You will have access to our state-of-the-art Bloomberg training suite where a range of trading techniques can be practiced
- Birmingham, the UK's second-largest city, is a prominent business and financial hub, home to esteemed global firms like IBM, HSBC, Lloyds, KPMG, and PwC
- Our strong industry links combine rigorous academics with practical focus, exemplified by the Market Microstructure module, enhancing job opportunities through innovative training used by leading global financial firms
- You'll gain a robust theoretical foundation inspired by global research and industry practices
Course delivery
Our MSc Investments degree includes a wide variety of learning and teaching.
- Taught modules - these include lectures, practical classes, and seminars.
- Assessments - these will include individual assignments, class tests, group presentations and/or written examinations in some modules.
- Dissertation Project - over the summer term, you will work with your assigned supervisors to develop your research proposal into a full dissertation.
Course Module
The course comprises 180 credits, taught through a series of 20 credit modules and a 60 credit Dissertation. Students will study five core modules and choose one optional module.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
As a research-intensive University, our teaching is informed by the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff.
Compulsory Modules
- Dissertation
- Financial Econometrics
- Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation
- Portfolio Theory and Investment Analysis
- Private Equity and Venture Finance
- Risk Management in Financial Markets
- #1: Most targeted by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
- #80: QS World University Rankings 2025 (QS Top Universities)
- #93: World University Rankings 2025 (Times Higher Education)
Birmingham Business School Masters Scholarships are designed to empower the next generation of leaders who are passionate about advancing responsible business and driving positive change.
For 2025, we are offering several scholarships to invest in future leaders who will set new global standards for responsible business leadership by challenging the status quo to seek progressive solutions to complex global challenges.
What funding is available?
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Indian Students
- Chancellors Scholarships – for Chinese Students excelling in Economics and Finance
- Deans Award for Academic Excellence
- Deans Responsible Business Award
- Deans Outstanding Talent Award
- 125th Anniversary Scholarships – for international students
- Birmingham Masters Scholarship – for UK and Ireland Students
- Birmingham Alumni Scholarship
- Postgraduate Access Scholarships
- The Grants Register
- The British Council
Graduates will leave Birmingham perfectly placed to take up key investment roles in a wide range of careers including banks and large corporations, investment institutions, pension funds and charitable organisations as well as roles with wealthy individual clients.
We also provide ongoing career support for international students who wish to work in the UK after graduation.
BBS Careers
BBS Careers is a dedicated service for Birmingham Business School students. The team provides guidance, support, and work experience opportunities, tailored to business school students, to help them succeed during and after university. We offer workshops, alumni and employer events, and 1-to-1 consultations. These will help you to develop your skills and learn how to submit high-quality internship and graduate applications.
Careers Network
Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.
Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.