Master in 2026

For Master in 2026, tuition fees are 24,569 USD per year; the deadline to apply for the Sep 2026 intake is Aug 31, 2026.

Graduates from this programme are well-prepared for dynamic careers in retail and corporate banking, wealth management, and corporate finance. By bridging the gap between academic theory and industry reality, the course serves as a springboard for roles within major financial institutions, consultancies, and the evolving fintech sector.

Distinctive Financial Training

Students operate within a state-of-the-art Financial Trading Floor, utilizing Bloomberg Terminals to engage with real-time professional market data. This hands-on environment is central to the curriculum, ensuring that the transition from student to finance professional is seamless. The programme is specifically designed to provide the theoretical foundation required for prestigious industry designations, including the CFA, ACT, and CISI qualifications, offering a significant competitive edge in the job market.

Key features include:

• Deep dives into fintech, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and modern payment systems.
• Exclusive access to Bloomberg for Education certifications.
• Live, client-based projects in the first and second years, often leading to placement opportunities.
• A faculty composed of active researchers and industry practitioners.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.