WarFinance (MSc)University of Warwick · Coventry, United Kingdom

Program Overview

2027/28 dates and tuition are not yet published. Showing 2026/27 cycle data as an estimate.

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Academic: Upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree; Or equivalent in a relevant undergraduate subject. Quantitative degrees (e.g. Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering) are also encouraged, especially with finance electives.
Prerequisites: Quantitative background; Relevant subject background; quantitative graduates without prior finance study may use a supplementary summer course pathway described on the course page.
IELTS: 7.0 overall (two components at 6.0/6.5; rest at 7.0+); Warwick Band B.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 100 overall (R22, L21, S23, W21); Warwick Band B. New scale applies to tests from 21 Jan 2026; old scale applies before that date.

Historical admission data is not published.