Going from MEng to MSc Finance, suggestion on a suitable university choice

I'd like to come back and study MSc Finance in the UK, but I'm not sure where to apply, depending on the probability of acceptance. My desirable place should not just provide academic resource, but should rather widen my experience in finance, investment, and banking (which is of course pave the pathway to the big finance corporate). Societies I'd like to join, for example; finance, public speaking, investing, travelling.

Desirable places (not in order of preference):
1. Kings' College London
2. LSE
3. Imperial
4. any other suggestions

My backgrounds:

A-Level (UK): A*A*A
MEng Aeronautical Engineering (Imperial): 1st-1, 2nd-U2, 3rd-1, and 4th-L2
overall -> U2
Work experience for 10 months in Risk Management (in a bank) back in my hometown

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Reply 1

Wired_1800

Original post by np2314

If you can afford it, have you considered Cambridge’s MPhil in Finance?

https://www.jbs.cam.ac.uk/programmes/research-programmes/research-masters/mphil-finance/

For the societies, you can get public speaking at the Cambridge Union, the oldest debating society in the world. There are other societies there that can support your interests.

https://www.cus.org

Suggested College: Jesus College

Good luck

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Reply 2

np2314

Original post by Wired_1800

Thanks for your reply, but I got U2 in undergrad, with a little work experience, how could I possibly apply to Cambridge?

Reply 3

Wired_1800

Original post by np2314

Thanks for your reply, but I got U2 in undergrad, with a little work experience, how could I possibly apply to Cambridge?

I understand, but, to me, it does not hurt to try. The entry req is a First though. I’d also apply to all the options you put up there.

Some other options are Warwick, Manchester, Oxford (Financial Economics) and Durham.

Reply 4

xtrembob

I'd suggest doing a GMAT and applying to LSE/LBS/Imperial MSc finance programs. A 2.1 in Eng should be fine with a strong GMAT.

Reply 5

np2314

Original post by xtrembob

I'd suggest doing a GMAT and applying to LSE/LBS/Imperial MSc finance programs. A 2.1 in Eng should be fine with a strong GMAT.

Is it possible to avoid doing GMAT.

Reply 6

xtrembob

Original post by np2314

Is it possible to avoid doing GMAT.

well a GMAT would be a way to show that you are better than just a 2.1. Avoiding taking the GMAT, only LSE/Imperial accept such applications + they are tradtionally the more academic focused Masters thus a 2.1 will be tough, with a GMAT, you could show that you have a 2.1+ top GMAT would show that you are a top quality candidate.

Reply 7

np2314

Original post by xtrembob

What do you mean by academically focused? Is it like just theory and few applications/experience? By the way, Imperial Aeronautics is the toughest in Europe.

Reply 8

xtrembob

Original post by np2314

What do you mean by academically focused? Is it like just theory and few applications/experience? By the way, Imperial Aeronautics is the toughest in Europe.

More focused on grades/research than employability when reviewing applications thus GMAT is quite important if you don’t have a first for them. I know, my best friend is doing that course...

Reply 9

np2314

Original post by xtrembob

More focused on grades/research than employability when reviewing applications thus GMAT is quite important if you don’t have a first for them. I know, my best friend is doing that course...