University of Western Australia

Master of Applied Finance

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Designed for graduates already working in the finance sector, as well as those with a non-finance background who wish to move into the finance area.

Course overview

The Master of Applied Finance covers a wide range of applied finance topics. This specialised master’s course leads to careers in corporate banking and finance, stock market trading, insurance, investment management and other areas of applied finance.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,200
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1 EFTSL is the Equivalent Full Time Study Load. A standard full time enrolment of 48 points per year equals 1 EFTSL.
Campus
Perth
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
12
Fees
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What you will study

Students must complete 72 points comprising:

  • 24 points of core units.
  • 48 points of option units.

Each unit is valued at six points.

Core units

Complete the following:

  • Risk Management and Financial Instruments
  • Quantitative Methods in Finance
  • Case Studies in Finance
  • Funds Management
With Undergraduate Major in Finance

Choose eight from the following:

  • Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies in Business
  • The Economics of Financial Markets
  • Digital Finance I
  • Trading and Markets
  • Venture Capital
  • Topics in Finance 1
  • Fixed Income Securities
  • Student Managed Enterprise Investment Fund (Advanced)
  • Corporate Finance
  • Consumer Financial Services and Products
  • Work Integrated Learning Internship Program
Without Undergraduate Major in Finance

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

To be considered for admission to this course, an applicant must have one of the following:

  • A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA, and either:
    • The equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent.
    • At least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
  • Completed a Graduate Certificate in Finance or Graduate Certificate in Commerce at UWA.

English language requirements

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the university to be eligible for a place.

  • Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

Applied Finance graduates are in demand across a range of industries such as:

  • Consulting
  • Corporate finance
  • Financial planning
  • Financial risk management
  • Funds management
  • Insurance
  • Investment banking

Fees and FEE-HELP

Indicative annual course fee in 2025: $34,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.