- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Accounting
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Accelerate your career in investment management with our master’s degree, officially recognised by the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. MSc Investment Management at Swansea University is a dynamic, rigorous postgraduate programme, designed to equip you with the analytical expertise, strategic ability and ethical competencies required to thrive in investment decision-making within global markets. You will explore how financial markets operate, how institutions manage risk, and the ethical principles that guide global investment. You will also develop advanced capabilities in investment and portfolio management, and gain a deeper understanding of international finance systems, financial reporting and the assessment of corporate performance in a global context. What sets this programme apart is its blend of theory, technology, and real-world relevance. You’ll work directly with trading simulations, financial databases and industry-standard software that mirrors real-life practice. Designed to meet the expectations of employers and professional bodies, the MSc Investment Management develops graduates who are not only technically proficient but also ethically aware, globally minded, and ready for high-impact roles across dynamic financial environments such as investment analysis, asset management, financial consultancy and regulatory institutions.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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Non-native English speakers must achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component less than 5.5. A list of equivalent tests is provided here. If you have studied an undergraduate degree taught through the medium of English, you may be exempt from this requirement – click here for further information.
Fees
International students: £23,000 per year
UK students: £14,100 per year
UK/Home: £14,100 per year
International: £23,000 per year
Start dates
Sep 2026
Application deadline
Home; 29 July 2026 (International)
Campus
- Bay Campus, United Kingdom