Imperial Master of Finance vs. Finance & Accounting - recruiting

graduating 2025 from a good uk uni (strong semi target) and looking to apply for a master of finance in the UK, will target LSE/Imperial/LBS as Oxford MFE is likely out of the picture (will finish with only a 2:1).

Saw a post discussing the placements/recruiting out of Imperial’s Master of Finance vs their Finance & Accounting program and someone said it was basically identical, is that true? Will I handicap myself by doing the Finance & Accounting if I don’t get in the flagship Msf? I have a decently strong profile (a few no name IB and PE internships)

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This question has been answered like 10 times already. The program A&F is considered second tier compared to the MSc in Finance but if you have a strong profile with good internships you can get something decent... good luck 

 

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