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Finance

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

This 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 university’s state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab to gain employable, practical finance skills.

Throughout this four-year degree, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of:
Asset pricing; ; Portfolio construction; Corporate finance; Financial risk management; Capital markets.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements:

4 Highers at AABB (Standard entry) or BBBC (Widening access entry) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including one from Maths, Accounting, Economics or Business Management plus above.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MA Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

N300

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Edinburgh Business School

Department

Accountancy and Finance

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk