UCL MSc Finance
Hello everyone,
I recently received an offer from UCL for the MSc Finance and I'd like to better understand some aspects related to the Uni's brand in the financial industry (especially IB), the electives offered (given the short list in the web-site) and if the master is worth it at the end of day. I'm looking for some advice from other offer holders and particularly for reviews from former students and experts' thoughts. I am also currently waiting for a response from LSE (it is now the 8th week from my application) but, being rejected from Imperial, I am not that confident. Is UCL well-considered among bulge bracket and boutiques? Does the name on the CV give an edge? Is it worth taking a student loan of +40k £ for it (I got a 5k £ excellence scholarship from UCL)
Thank you!!
Based on the most helpful WSO content, UCL's MSc Finance program has a solid reputation, but it is not as strong as other top-tier programs like LSE, LBS, or Oxbridge when it comes to brand recognition in the financial industry, particularly for investment banking (IB). Here are some key points to consider:
Brand Recognition in IB:
Electives and Curriculum:
Value for Money:
Placement and Career Prospects:
Waiting for LSE:
In summary, while UCL's MSc Finance is a respectable program, it may not justify the high cost if your primary goal is to maximize your chances in IB. If you receive an offer from LSE, it would likely be a better investment. If not, you might want to weigh the opportunity cost and consider other options or strategies to break into IB.
Sources: https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/uk-master-in-finance-advice?customgpt=1, LBS vs UCL vs Imperial for IB, https://www.wallstreetoasis.com/forum/school/msc-finance-at-tilburg-university-or-msc-business-economics-financial-economics-major?customgpt=1, Imperial MSc Finance and Accounting vs LSE MSc Accounting and Finance, MSF Class of 2018
I mean what’s your undergrad uni? That’s gonna answer your question for you.
UCL MSc isn’t a target school but still fairly well regarded for lower tier BBs and MM roles. obviously, a tier below LSE.
I wouldn’t worry about the debt too much. £40k is like your first bonus, after tax, if you’re a top performer.
Hey there, how would you compare it to a MSc from Warwick? Coming from an non target undergrad that is.
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