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Finance MA (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University

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Heriot-Watt University

Course options

  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our applied Finance programme is a specialist degree, responding to the rapid growth in global financial services. It is particularly suited to those looking to pursue a career in banking or investment management sectors, both nationally and internationally, covering a range of relevant specialist courses in finance.

Finance courses are taught by academics and experienced practitioners, and you'll have the opportunity to make use of the universitys state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab to gain employable, practical finance skills.

Throughout this four-year degree, youll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of:

Asset pricing

Portfolio construction 

Corporate finance

Financial risk management

Capital markets

Throughout your studies, youll have opportunities to develop scholarship skills, undertake professional and employability development, and engage in reflective learning. Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in finance, from fundamentals of finance, the economy, discovering business, and principles of accounting. Youll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, youll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in finance, business and beyond.

Potential career paths

Finance Professionals

Business and public service associate professionals

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,456per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : BBC - ABB

For entry to Year 2: ABB including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

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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

    Business & Management Studies

    36th out of 122 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    174 79%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    53rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    81st

    36

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