MSc Sustainable Finance with Fintech
Heriot-Watt University
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Throughout this masters programme, you’ll gain relevant skills and knowledge to be highly employable for careers in sustainable finance, including investment management, banking, consultancy, and policymaking. You’ll develop a range of cognitive skills to allow you to analyse complex financial information, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with a range of audiences. You’ll also acquire practical skills for implementing sustainable finance strategies including risk management, ...Read more

Throughout this master's programme, you’ll gain relevant skills and knowledge to be highly employable for careers in sustainable finance, including investment management, banking, consultancy, and policymaking. You’ll develop a range of cognitive skills to allow you to analyse complex financial information, make informed decisions, and communicate effectively with a range of audiences. You’ll also acquire practical skills for implementing sustainable finance strategies including risk management, impact measurement, and sustainable investment practices.This programme combines academic rigour with practical relevance, providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to address the financial industry's complex challenges. You’ll learn from leading academics and practitioners in the field, gaining a deep understanding of the latest trends and innovations in sustainable finance and fintech.

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33/279
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25th
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Muhammad Ali
16 Nov 25

University is overall good with the best World Class faculty having real life experiences with businesses so they know how to tackle in real life and that's what we learn even out..Read more

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Papa Ekow
25 Oct 25

The best part it is everyone within the university. Everyone is so friendly when you put yourself out there to talk to them. There are a few shy nuts, but generally most people..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of honours degree at 2:2 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject such as Accountancy, Finance, Economics or Business Management. We can also consider an unrelated degree that demonstrates numerical ability, or if no numeracy content we can consider 2-3 years of relevant work experience. Professional certificates can be considered in support of your application. BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) with no work experience cannot be admitted without additional study relating specifically to Finance.

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£10,864 per year

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£21,872 per year

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£21,872 per year

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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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