Birkbeck Economics MSc or CFA?

Background - I was offered a place at LSE to read Finance MSc which I turned down as I ultimately could not justify/ afford 35,000 GBP fees

I have a Law UG from SOAS and MA in Public Relations/Communications.
I need a finance-related/ quantitive advanced qualification to be taken seriously as a trader.

I was looking at Birkbeck Economics MSc which I think is reputable and more in my price range at 12500 GBP or would I be better off just doing the CFA cost and prestige wise?

 

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