MA Finance at University of Aberdeen

Programme overview

This degree is designed to provide students with an extensive knowledge and understanding of the world of Finance. In particular, the course explores relevant theory in the business world and how it is applied to the world of finance. A degree that fits you.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 compulsory courses: Academic Writing for Business, Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment, The Economics of Business and Society, Accounting and Entrepreneurship and The Global Economy.

Career pathways

Finance graduates are highly in demand by UK and overseas employers, and a degree in Finance is applicable to a number of industries, giving you additional flexibility in your career choices. The skills you will develop in risk assessment, strategic decision-making, analytics, and more are in high demand with many employers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. The information displayed in this section shows a shortened summary of our entry requirements. For more information, or for full entry requirements for Arts and Social Sciences degrees, see our detailed entry requirements section.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

Apply through the official page: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/ucas-application-process/

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