About this course
Lancaster University offers MSc Investment Management and Financial Analysis as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Banking and Finance. Based in Lancaster, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £30,000 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 87. The next intake is Michaelmas (October), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Graduates from non-business disciplines with a strong quantitative focus (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer and Data Science, and related disciplines) are encouraged to apply.
We assess applicants based on their overall academic performance and typically expect strong results in finance and quantitative modules (e.g., mathematics, statistics). Relevant work experience and/or significant programming skills are also viewed favourably.
Applicants need 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related subject.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Michaelmas (October), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.