Brunel University London
Brunel University London

Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Master of Science - Business Finance (with Placement)

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

The Brunel Business Finance MSc aims to give graduates a comprehensive knowledge of the theories and practices of business financial operations within the context of modern financial markets.

Students will study the design and processes of corporate financial systems, analyse financial and investment decision-making, and examine how firms interact with financial markets and institutions.

Students will learn about valuation, optimal capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, derivatives, finance microstructure and taxation as well as the econometric and mathematical techniques necessary to undertake empirical investigations and data modelling.

Crucially, students develop their problem-solving skills and ability to critically evaluate and deliver midterm and long-term strategic solutions. 

Throughout the course students will have access to a variety of professional databases used in business and finance including Datastream, Bloomberg, Fitch Connect, Osiris and Refinitiv.

Students can choose to study one year full-time, two years full-time with a year's work placement or 16 months full-time with a 6-12 week work placement.

This programme is also accredited by CIMA offering exemptions to some of their professional papers depending on the students module choices.

In a financial marketplace that is becoming more complex, sophisticated and global, the advanced skills and knowledge that students will gain from their Brunel MSc will make them a sought-after job candidate to employers across the sector.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

59

Writing

59

Listening

59

Speaking

59

Program Intakes

Open date

February 3, 2026

Submission deadline

August 1, 2026

Open date

February 3, 2027

Submission deadline

August 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree plus a 4 month placement

Program Length

£16008 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£22000 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Placement Fee: £1,385 (one time)