Financial Management (Full-time) (MSc)
Our MSc Financial Management programme equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the global finance sector. This course is ideal for those looking to advance in finance and management, offering a dynamic blend of theoretical principles and practical applications. Whether you aim to specialise in corporate finance, navigate financial markets, or master financial accounting, this programme delivers the expertise required for a successful career.
Throughout the course, you will explore essential financial principles, including advanced techniques in reporting, governance, and performance management. The programme also delves into contemporary challenges in financial services, highlighting the ethical, regulatory, and strategic considerations critical to the sector. Students will address global business challenges and refine their decision-making skills, preparing for complex roles in industries where financial insight drives success.
The programme’s structure includes two parts: six taught modules and a formative research proposal leading to a 15,000-word dissertation. This final project allows students to specialise in areas such as sustainability, innovation, or consultancy, providing a strong foundation for finance career progression.
Delivered by industry experts and academics, the MSc Financial Management includes access to professional tools and resources, ensuring you gain hands-on experience. Whether you aspire to work in consultancy, financial analysis, or executive management, this course supports your journey to becoming a leader in the fast-paced and interconnected world of finance.
Graduates leave equipped with the skills to excel in roles across financial services, corporate finance, and beyond. This programme is your pathway to mastering the principles of finance while positioning yourself for success in a competitive, global marketplace.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our MSc Financial Management programme emphasises an applied, research-led approach to learning. Combining academic theory with real-world practice, the course fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and professional expertise. Delivered by experienced academics and industry practitioners, it prepares students for the dynamic demands of the global finance sector through collaborative projects and practical application.
Across six core modules, you will explore essential areas such as corporate reporting, governance, performance management, and financial decision-making. You will engage with global business challenges and advanced financial strategies, culminating in a formative research proposal and a 15,000-word dissertation, where you apply your knowledge to a specialised area of financial.
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Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Ratings and Rankings
Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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We encourage applications from individuals of all disciplines who currently hold degree and/or professional qualifications. We also encourage applications from individuals with professional, leadership and managerial experience who may be admitted onto a master’s programme at the discretion of the Programme Director.
Applicants must be over 21 years of age and possess one or more of the following:
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A recognised Honours degree or equivalent.
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A professional qualification.
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Applicants who are over 25 years of age and do not meet the above
Applicants who have a relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA) at credit level 7 are likely to be admitted with exemption from modules in Part 1. They are likely to only have to complete the dissertation in order to gain the MSc.
Admissions Advice and Support 
For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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There are no exams. Assessment will be via reports, academic posters, portfolios, practical demonstrations, short presentations and the creation of learning resources for managers.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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Additional costs include mandatory CIPD student membership and optional purchase of textbooks.
Student Membership of the CIPD costs £109 per year, plus a £40 joining fee. -
You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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The qualification will enable students to apply for positions requiring level 7 CIPD status and subject to one year’s experience, for Chartered Membership of the CIPD.