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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Our 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 Throughout your studies, you’ll have opportunities to develop scholarship skills, undertake professional and employability development, and engage in reflective learning. Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in finance, from fundamentals of finance, the economy, discovering business, and principles of accounting. You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in finance, business and beyond. Potential career pathsFinance ProfessionalsBusiness and public service associate professionals
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£9,790 per year
Students from Domestic
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£9,790 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,790 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,790 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,790 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£20,080 per year
Students from EU
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£20,080 per year
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