Full-time vs Weekend?
Comparing your options
Whether you choose to apply for the full-time or weekend Masters in Finance programme will depend on your situation. Whichever option you choose, you have the same core courses, same elective choice and will be awarded the same degree.
The full-time format of the Masters in Finance takes 10 or 16 months. It is designed for people who are able to take a break in their career and attend daytime classes. The full time option gives you the chance to do an additional term in which you can undertake an international exchange, project or complete more electives.
The weekend format of the Masters in Finance runs for 22 months, and is designed for people who wish to complete their degree whilst remaining in full-time employment. In the first year classes take place on alternate weekends - Friday evenings and Saturdays until 15.30 and in the second year, you can take the electives in weekend, block week or evening formats.
Use this table to choose the option that's best for you:
Full-time format vs weekend format: comparison table
| Full-time Masters in Finance | Weekend Masters in Finance |
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For people who can take a break in their career to study |
For people who want to study while continuing to be fully employed |
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Programme runs for 10 months from late August to June or for 16 months from late August to December |
Programme runs for 22 months from late August to June |
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High concentration of international participants who move to London for the programme |
Participants live within commuting distance of London |
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Funding: usually financially self-sufficient, with scholarship assistance available |
Funding: usually sponsored or significantly financially supported by your employer |
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12 contact hours on campus per week |
1st year- Friday evening + Saturday every other weekend |
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