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MSc Economics, Banking and Finance

Heriot-Watt University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

MSc Economics, Banking and Finance is a masters degree which combines our expertise in Finance and Economics - ranked No.1 in Scotland - as well as our close industry links to the UK's 2nd largest economic and financial hub, Edinburgh.

Our MSc in Economics, Banking and Finance will give you the chance to develop specialist expertise across three inter-connected and highly influential subject areas. The degree is informed by recent developments in Heriot-Watt's sector leading research in Economics and Finance.

As Heriot-Watt University is situated on the edge of Edinburgh, we have excellent links to the financial sector of Scotland's capital city, the UK's second biggest financial and economics hub. We also have close ties to the London Stock Exchange and Bloomberg which provide excellent industry-focused learning opportunities.

This masters degree in Economics, Banking and Finance is designed to give you practical, specialist knowledge whilst fine-tuning your professional skills, your research skills and your advanced communication skills. During this course, you will lead on an independent research project of your own and gain insight into the world of international finance.

The MSc in Economics, Banking and Finance is structured to give you access to a range of professions and managerial careers. These include roles in banks, businesses, non-government organisations and government institutions.

Application deadline

30 August 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 20,376per year

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

University information

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

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

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    22nd out of 103 1

    34th out of 79 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    194 85%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    23rd

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    86th

    14
  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    171 75%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    35th

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    66th

    25

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