Postgraduate taught study in finance
Combine approaches from business, mathematics and economics to gain a deeper understanding of finance. Our commitment to public good will ensure you're equipped with the skills you need to deliver meaningful change in your future career in finance.
Why study Finance at York?
Finance has been taught and researched at York since its inception in 1963. This area has been shaped by a focus on academic excellence and real world impact. Finance research has also been linked with a high level of policy work in the UK and internationally.
Our suite of finance Masters programmes is uniquely multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary. They bring together expertise from the School for Business and Society, the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Economics and Related Studies.
Discover our refocused syllabus introducing contemporary tools, methods and approaches to tackle applied, professional and academic challenges, in accounting and finance.
Our courses
Study on campus
- Accounting and Finance (MSc)
- Corporate Finance (MSc)
- Finance (MSc)
- Finance and Investments (MSc)
- Finance and Management (MSc)
- Financial Economics (MSc)
- Financial Engineering (MSc)
- Finance, Investments and Economics (MSc)
- Mathematical Finance (MSc)
- Sustainable Finance (MSc)
Study online
Which Finance Masters course is right for you?
For students who wish to study a ‘pure’ finance degree
| Course | Career opportunities | About this course |
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| MSc Finance |
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This course will give you a thorough grounding in theoretical and applied finance. You don't need a background in economics to study this course. Our future-orientated syllabus provides essential skills, tools and knowledge to equip you for a career now and beyond. |
| MSc Finance and Investments |
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This course provides the solid foundations required for building a future working in investment and finance. You’ll develop a working knowledge of essential applied fields of finance, including investment banking, investment management and corporate finance. |
| MSc Corporate Finance |
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This course provides the foundations required for a career in corporate finance. You’ll develop knowledge of corporate finance from theoretical, applied and professional perspectives. You’ll also gain a robust grounding in the quantitative tools and techniques essential for modern financial management. |
| MSc Finance and Management |
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This course is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in general management either in an established business, the public sector, or as an entrepreneur, while gaining a detailed knowledge of the finance function of the organisation |
For students who wish to dual study finance with a related discipline.
| Course | Career opportunities | About this course |
|---|---|---|
| MSc Accounting and Finance |
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This course provides a foundation for building a career in accounting and finance. You'll develop advanced skills suitable for a career as an equity or corporate bond analyst, as well as those wishing to develop an accounting career. |
| MSc Finance, Investments and Economics |
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This course will develop your interest and skills in finance and economics. Providing you with thorough training in applied finance and investment as well as core and applied areas of economics, you will be ideally prepared for a career in a financial or corporate organisation. |
| MSc Sustainable Finance |
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This course will provide you with the essential postgraduate skills you need to follow a career in sustainable finance in both private and public institutions. This course will help build your qualifications for a career in sustainable finance, financial advice, financial management and also acts as an ideal basis for progression to a PhD. |
For students who want to enter high-level research in academia.
| Course | Career opportunities | About this course |
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| MSc Mathematical Finance |
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Aimed at students with a background in Mathematics or a closely-related subject, this course will give you an understanding of a wide range of advanced mathematical, computational and research techniques, ideal for developing a career in mathematical finance or for further study in related fields. |
| MSc Financial Engineering |
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Take advantage of multidisciplinary expertise as you combine applied and computational mathematics with econometrics and quantitative finance. This course will equip you for a role in fund management, insurance, the actuarial profession, taxation, or for further study at PhD level. |
| MSc Financial Economics |
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This course develops your understanding of theoretical and applied finance and economics. You will deepen your knowledge of the interconnections between the theory and practice of financial markets and economics. The skills you will acquire are highly valued in international organisations, investment banking and consultancy. |
First-class facilities and resources
Our on-campus courses are based in the Church Lane Building, which houses a bespoke Finance Lab. This lab is used for data access and collection for assignments and research. Develop real-world knowledge of financial markets in our Trading Room.* Teaching will take place at various locations around Campus West.
You'll gain access to our schools' and departments' shared resources and financial databases, including:
*Access to the Trading Room will depend on the course you're studying
**This software is used on the Stock Investment and Trading optional module, on the following courses: MSc Finance and Investments, MSc Accounting and Finance, MSc Corporate Finance, MSc Finance and Management.
Postgraduate Online Open Day
5 February 2025, 11am to 2pm GMT
Find out what postgraduate study at York is all about at our Online Open Day.
Meet your department, speak to support staff and chat with students.
Careers
Our future-orientated syllabus provides essential skills, tools and knowledge whether you're at the start of our career or looking to move up further:
- You'll develop critical problem-solving skills. We will encourage you to question traditional concepts and techniques and adopt an analytical and robust approach to decision-making.
- You'll learn to apply modern finance and accounting techniques through project work.
- We'll offer opportunities for continuous professional development and accreditations through our strong links with industry partners
Our graduates
Our graduates are working in a wide range of sectors, from banking to multinational corporations. They've gone on to become investment bankers, hedge fund managers, financial consultant, business analysts, derivates traders and civil servants.
Some also go on to further study at PhD level.
- Hear stories from our Alumni at Alumni Voices
- See what our graduates are doing now with York Profiles and Mentors
I originally completed a BEng in Electronic Engineering at York, and then an MSc in Mathematical Finance. I work as a Quantitative Forecasting Analyst. My work concentrates on researching and developing new statistical models and improving existing models in order to forecast European gas and electricity demand.
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