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Finance - MA (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

MA (Hons) Finance at Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Business School is a degree with true industry focus that benefits from close links to Edinburgh’s financial sector, the second largest in the UK behind London.This degree achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in National Study Survey 2019 (Unistats).


An employable degree

The Edinburgh Business School’s MA (Hons) Finance degree develops graduate employability in the financial sector in its broadest sense. Starting from an introductory level, you will go on to study specialist financial management courses which reflect the current thinking and practices in global financial services. This degree is particularly suited to those seeking entry into careers in banking, investment management, financial analysis and financial management, both nationally and internationally.You will study financial markets, statistical techniques, international bonds and currency markets, risk management, mergers and acquisitions and much more.According to Unistats 2019, 90% of recent graduates were in work or further study 6 months after graduating from MA (Hons) Finance. Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees


Bloomberg Finance Lab

Studying this degree, you will have the opportunity to enhance your employability skills in Heriot-Watt's state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Lab which opened on Edinburgh campus in 2018. With use of 16 industry-standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals integrated into our curriculum, students can learn financial analysis techniques with access to live financial data from global markets and international organisations.


Accreditation

Heriot-Watt University is accredited as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, recognising us as a leader in experiential learning in the area of finance.

Tuition fees

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£ 20,080per year

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    31st

  • Campus address

    Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus, Edinburgh,, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    32nd out of 104 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 209
    154 74%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    31st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    81st

    11

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