Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA (Hons) Finance in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
|
Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,456
(c. USD26,035.05)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Master of Arts in Finance is a specialized program designed to meet the expanding needs of international financial markets, with a strong emphasis on preparing graduates for careers across the financial industry. This practical, career-focused curriculum equips students with applicable business knowledge that translates directly to professional success. Ideal for aspiring professionals in banking or investment management worldwide, the program explores diverse financial specializations.
During your studies, you'll develop valuable career skills by utilizing Heriot-Watt University's cutting-edge Bloomberg Trading Lab, established at the Edinburgh campus in 2018. The facility features 16 professional-grade Bloomberg terminals, enabling access to real-time financial information, instruction in financial analysis techniques, and numerous other learning opportunities.
Recognized for covering over 70% of the CFA Program's Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK), this program integrates the CFA Institute's ethical guidelines and professional standards throughout its curriculum. It provides excellent preparation for earning the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, widely regarded as the gold standard in investment credentials globally.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Year 1 - Standard entry requirements: Highers AABB (over two sittings), A-Levels BBC – ABB, Int. Baccalaureate 29 points, BTEC DDM (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred), HNC B in graded unit, Check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Our minimum requirements will apply if you live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or are care experienced)- Highers BBBC, A-Levels BBC – ABB. Year 2: Advanced Highers BB (including at least one: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths plus AAAB at Higher), A-Levels ABB (including at least one of: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths), Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (including at least one of: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5), HNC A in graded unit (Accounting), HND BBB in graded units (Accounting or Business), Global College Successful completion of Accounting and Finance with Accelerator Programme. Year 3: HND AAA in graded units (Accounting), CFA Level 2 of the CFA program. IELTS Academic 6.0 with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
19,456