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Postgraduate Study

Course closed:

Finance is no longer accepting new applications.

The MPhil in Finance is an intensive, research-focused, and advanced degree. The programme is distinctive because the electives are drawn from three °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï faculties – the Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Mathematics, and °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Judge Business School. The programme is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD at °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï or elsewhere. The programme also provides a strong academic background for those opting for a career in finance, but it is not designed to be a vocational programme. In the past few years, our graduates have been admitted into PhD programmes in finance and accounting at MIT, LBS, and °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï. Students have two options: nine taught modules, or six taught modules and a dissertation of 12,000 words.

Combining advanced study and research, this programme is designed for students who wish to extend their knowledge of finance or financial engineering. The programme provides research-led teaching and is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD. The degree also provides a strong academic background for those aiming for a career in finance.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students should have:

  • developed a deep knowledge of their chosen area of Finance and of the academic debates within it;
  • a conceptual understanding that enables the evaluation of current research and methodologies;
  • acquired or consolidated statistical, mathematical and other skills appropriate for research in their chosen area;
  • demonstrated independent judgement, based on their own research; and
  • presented their own ideas in a public forum, and learned to contribute constructively within an international environment.

Continuing

If you wish to continue to the PhD after completing the MPhil in Finance you must:

  • Submit an application for the PhD
  • Give a satisfactory performance at the PhD admissions interview
  • Achieve a minimum average grade of at least 70 per cent in the MPhil in Finance.
  • Achieve at least 70 per cent in the MPhil in Finance dissertation (if taken). 

Open Days

See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.

°Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Judge Business School also hosts Experience Days throughout the year. Please see °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï Judge Business School for further information.

Key Information


9 months full-time

Study Mode : Taught

Judge Business School

Course - related enquiries

Dates and deadlines:

Applications open
Sept. 4, 2024
Application deadline
Jan. 28, 2025
Course Starts
Sept. 1, 2025

Some courses can close early. See the Deadlines page for guidance on when to apply.

Course Funding Deadline
Jan. 7, 2025
Gates °Ç¸ç³Ô¹Ï US round only
Oct. 16, 2024

These deadlines apply to applications for courses starting in Michaelmas 2025, Lent 2026 and Easter 2026.