MRes Finance (Pathway to PhD)
University of Exeter
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MRes - Master of Research

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Streatham Campus 1

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MRes - Master of Research

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Streatham Campus 1

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SEP-25

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OverviewThe MRes in Finance (PhD pathway) is a two-year programme which allows you to specialise in finance and economics at the post-graduate level in preparation for progression to a PhD in Finance.Gain PhD-level training in a range of topics such as econometrics, finance theory and research methods used in finance and economics to prepare you for further study or employmentYou will receive instruction and guidance from our internationally respected academic staff who conduct and publish ...Read more

Overview

  • The MRes in Finance (PhD pathway) is a two-year programme which allows you to specialise in finance and economics at the post-graduate level in preparation for progression to a PhD in Finance.
  • Gain PhD-level training in a range of topics such as econometrics, finance theory and research methods used in finance and economics to prepare you for further study or employment
  • You will receive instruction and guidance from our internationally respected academic staff who conduct and publish world-leading research
  • Opportunity to finish at the end of year one and two with a level seven Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Studies and Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Economics.
  • Fully funded scholarships are available for students who intend to progress onto a PhD in Finance at the University of Exeter

Careers

The analytical and quantitative skills learnt will be highly transferrable, and upon completion you will be well equipped to pursue careers in academia, business, government and international organisations. Many of our recent research students have gone on to be successful academic jobs and have published their doctoral work in well-established journals.

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58/101
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What students say
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Maksim
07 Feb 25

It’s my favorite thing that ever happened, love this environment and kind people with whom I study..Read more

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06 Feb 25

Students’ word matters. Events for international students are invested. Events overall for mental wellness are also focussed. Accommodation issues are always fixed at..Read more

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Entry requirements

A first-class honours degree in finance or closely related subject, or a Merit in a MA/MSc in finance or closely related subject, with evidence of excellent mathematical ability. Students who apply for University of Exeter Business School funding are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study.

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£6,600 per year

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£15,200 per year

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£15,200 per year

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University of Exeter
Northcote House Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Exeter Central  0.4 miles away

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