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Master of Finance and Economics

Canterbury, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

Honours degree on capital markets, Investment decisions and macroeconomics with hands-on modules, Dual-award options with UWE (UK) and QUT (Australia).

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop knowledge of Finance and Economics and apply business analysis
Evidence-based decision-making
and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Bank Manager
Corporate Treasurer
Financial Analyst
Financial Manager
Portfolio Manager
Financial Planner
Fund Manager
Investment Manager
Portfolio Risk Advisor
Financial Research Analyst

Curriculum

Year 1: Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Management
Business Communication
Microeconomics
Introduction to Finance
Business Law
Macroeconomics. Year 2: Personal Financial Planning and Wealth Management
Intermediate Microeconomics
Corporate Finance
Quantitative Methods for Business
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Portfolio Management
Applied Econometrics
Economics for Organisation
Islamic Banking and Finance. Year 3: Ethics and Corporate Governance
Industrial Economics
Financial Economics for Contemporary Markets
Financial Markets
Derivatives
Internship.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): 2.2 or above.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (first or second class honours or equivalent), By country on https://www.kent.ac.uk/internationalstudent/countries/index.html

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Personal Statement
Academic Reference
Academic Transcripts
Identification Document

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: taught courses 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply online via 'Apply now' on the course page (Kent Vision portal). No application fee. Provide the personal statement
An academic reference
Transcript and ID. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	Kent Business School
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1.5 years
Scholarship note	Kent publishes international postgraduate scholarship opportunities. Eligibility, Entry year and award value vary, Check the current scholarship criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
290 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.