Masters in Finance · Manchester, UK · Tier III
Salary & Career
avg salary$67,738
employed at 3mo84%
Program Info
duration1 year
tuition$51,500
formatFull-time
teachingLectures and seminars, with practical application using financial databases including Bloomberg and Refinitiv Eikon
Class Profile
class size88
avg age23
avg work experience0-1 year
women %51%
international %96%
Rankings
QS rank#26
tierIII
Admissions
TOEFL Min
100+
IELTS Min
7.0+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 28, 2024
round2January 27, 2025
round3April 28, 2025
round4June 16, 2025
Curriculum
Core Courses
Cross-sectional EconometricsCorporate FinanceDerivative SecuritiesFinancial ReportingTime Series Econometrics
Elective Areas
International Macroeconomics and Global Capital MarketsMergers and AcquisitionsPortfolio InvestmentFixed Income SecuritiesReal Estate Finance
Top Recruiters
KPMGPwCHSBCDeloitteGoldman SachsEYMorgan Stanley
Top Industries
Financial ServicesAccountingConsulting
Program Highlights
- -Excellent career support
- -Strong links to the financial industry in the UK and globally
- -Quantitative Focus
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for Masters in Finance
deadline:
Oct 28, 2025
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 28, 2025 (-401 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 28, 2025 (-370 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 28, 2025 (-370 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 28, 2025 (-339 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 28, 2025 (-309 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
Masters in Finance
gpa (0-4.0):
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gmat (200-800):
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work_experience (yrs):
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admission_probability:
60%
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025