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Finance

Course code: F67
Level: —
Award: Degree - Masters at UK Level 7
Classification: —
Awarding body: Open University
Duration: 3 years part-time study. How long it takes Most students study the MSc in Finance part time, completing 60 credits a year over three years. Typically, this means 12 – 14 study hours each week. You can however complete this qualification in two years. This can be achieved by studying 120 credits in your first year, which is the equivalent of full-time study, and the 60-credit dissertation module during your final year. You must complete the MSc in Finance within seven years.

Programme summary

This qualification is designed to support professional development and practice in a wide range of roles in finance – whether you are developing in your career or aspiring to enter the sector.

Entry requirements

You must hold a bachelors degree awarded by a recognised UK university or equivalent. Please contact us if you hold a qualification that you believe is an equivalent level to a UK degree to ensure that it meets the requirements for admission. Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum score of 6.5 under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see their website (https://www.ielts.org/) for details. This degree requires an aptitude for analytical and quantitative methods to engage with theories of finance and their applications. You should possess a good working knowledge of maths and be confident with spreadsheets. It would be advisable to self-assess your level of maths before registering for this qualification. To help you decide whether you are ready, you may want to try this diagnostic quiz. (https://ou-identity.open.ac.uk/OU-Identity/authentication/login?samlContext=eu1_638227529589_ab403450-c9db-4e25-a4a0-aa3133b231e7)

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