MSc Finance and Investment at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Our MSc in Finance and Investment is for students interested in a career in investment analysis or portfolio management. Established in 1973, this was the very first Masters degree in finance in the UK and has gained an international reputation for providing excellent training and rigorous academic knowledge in finance and investment, and strong network in the finance industry globally. Undertake a non-assessed financial database training course delivered by the data specialists from Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Bureau Van Dijk, the Standard, and Poor’s Global Market Intelligence.

Duration: 9 months full time; 12 months full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme offers two pathways: 9-month and 12-month. The difference between the 9-month and 12 month courses is that the 12-month course includes a dissertation. Students on the 9 month course take additional taught modules to make up these learning credits. Both programmes have exactly the same entry requirements and result in exactly the same award.

Career pathways

Graduates can look forward to working in a diverse range of roles, two of the most popular being: Investment Analyst (market research, analysis of funds, trends for strategic planning)

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Maths, Business or related discipline. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA. *Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation. Pre-Masters programme for international students The Exeter International Pre-Master's English language: Profile B1 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 19,900 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,600 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 9 months full time; 12 months full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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