Finance courses

Regents University London

Finance & Investment (financial Trading) Msc in Regents University London

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 21,500 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 80
  • PTE : 58


About Finance & Investment (financial Trading) Msc in Regents University London

The Financial Trading pathway will provide you with the required knowledge and practical experience for a career in trading or fixed income. You will learn about the theory and practice of fixed income markets, instruments and derivatives, with a particular focus on innovative assets such as structured products and alternative assets.

Using trading platforms, you’ll gain industry exposure and practical simulative experience that will provide a true insight into the art and science of trading. It will teach you to think critically and effectively manage risk transfers while also considering the possible frictions involved such as liquidity risk. You will also have the opportunity to participate in a virtual trading exercise, in collaboration with a leading city-based trading company, that can last up to two months. Upon successful completion of this pathway, you will have the skills to trade and participate in capital markets dealing FX, equity, fixed income and derivatives products both at organised exchanges and OTC markets.

The programme offers the rigorous academic training and applied insights required to meet the challenges of today’s financial markets. The structure has been specially designed to appeal to both students of financial and non-financial backgrounds.

You will become proficient in investing, managing and maximising capital and wealth. You will also learn how to deal with risks and understand the regulatory framework of the financial services.  

You will examine market mechanisms, and learn how the international financial markets work, including how capital is raised and financial securities and commodities are priced. You will also develop solid quantitative and analytical skills.

In your pathway modules, you will apply this core financial knowledge to address key issues within your specialist field.

Classes are designed to simulate a real-life experience of the financial industry. You will benefit from hands-on training, including access to the University’s Thomson Reuters Eikon Terminals, Bloomberg L.P Terminals, Datastream including Worldscope databases and a dedicated trading room.

This programme has a global focus. As well as developing your understanding of finance and investment, you will learn how to apply them at a global level with the appreciation of ethical implications.

Teamwork is a core feature on this programme. Collaboration with fellow students from around the world will give you a global insight into how international markets operate.

Key features

  • A focus on the international environment of finance and investment
  • Opportunities to specialise and tailor your education to reflect your professional interests
  • Suitable for both finance and non-finance graduates 
  • Taught by specialist lecturers boasting high academic credentials and varied, industry experience 
  • Opportunities to work with live data using the Thomson Reuters Eikon platform, and access to the University’s trading room and Bloomberg Terminals

Academic qualification equivalents

  • A bachelor degree with related subject

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS :Overall score of 6.5, with 5.5 or above in all 4 component parts
  • TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80 (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Tier 4 visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI)
  • PTE: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component

Regents University London Highlights

Established 1849
Type Private
Campus Setting Suburban
Student to faculty ratio 13:1
Number of campuses Two
Number of Residence Halls Two
Acceptance Rate 84%
Tuition Fees (2021-2022) 12,000-22,000 GBP
Mode of Program Full time, short courses, foundation courses
UCAs Code R18
Accommodation Available
Academic calendar Semester wise

Regents University London The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Tuition fee differs from course to course, program to program.

Courses Fees
BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degree programmes 17,500 GBP
Postgraduate Programmes 7,700- 22,000 GBP

Cost of living (Per week)

On-campus (including meal plan) 278 - 365 GBP
Privately rented 100 - 300 GBP
Bills 10 GBP (off-campus only)
Food 50 GBP
Local travel 10-33 GBP
Laundry 5-15 GBP
Clothing (if applicable) 10-100 GBP
Social activities mobile phone 10-50 GBP
Mobile phone 5-25 GBP
Miscellaneous (toiletries, books etc) 10-30 GBP

 

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average) MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK £850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK £348
Student Visa in UK Your nationality, duration of your stay and purpose of your stay are the three essential factors for UK visa. For Non-EU students UK visa is mandatory.
Intakes in UK There are mainly two intakes in UK: January/February & September/October.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 21,500

Total

£ 21,500