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This degree achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in National Study Survey 2019 (Unistats).
**An employable degree**
The Edinburgh Business School’s MA (Hons) Finance degree develops graduate employability in the financial sector in its broadest sense. Starting from an introductory level, you will go on to study specialist financial management courses w...
MA (Hons) Finance at Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Business School is a degree with true industry focus that benefits from close links to Edinburgh’s financial sector, the second largest in the UK behind London.<br/><br/>This degree achieved 100% overall student satisfaction in National Study Survey 2019 (Unistats). <br/><br/>**An employable degree**<br/>The Edinburgh Business School’s MA (Hons) Finance degree develops graduate employability in the financial sector in its broadest sense. Starting from an introductory level, you will go on to study specialist financial management courses which reflect the current thinking and practices in global financial services. <br/><br/>This degree is particularly suited to those seeking entry into careers in banking, investment management, financial analysis and financial management, both nationally and internationally.<br/><br/>You will study financial markets, statistical techniques, international bonds and currency markets, risk management, mergers and acquisitions and much more.<br/><br/>According to Unistats 2019, 90% of recent graduates were in work or further study 6 months after graduating from MA (Hons) Finance. <br/><br/>**Bloomberg Finance Lab**<br/>Studying this degree, you will have the opportunity to enhance your employability skills in Heriot-Watts state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Lab which opened on Edinburgh campus in 2018. With use of 16 industry-standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals integrated into our curriculum, students can learn financial analysis techniques with access to live financial data from global markets and international organisations.<br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>Heriot-Watt University is accredited as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, recognising us as a leader in experiential learning in the area of finance.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N300
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Not Accepted
A,A,B,B
29
For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
DMM
in a relevant subject (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred).
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
B,B
including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths plus AABB at Higher for entry to Year 2.
Pass
HNC in a relevant subject with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC Accounting with A in graded unit.
Pass
For Year 2 entry: HND in Accounting or Business with BBB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND Accounting with AAA in graded units.
Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
B,B,C
A,B,B
For entry to Year 2: ABB including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £19,456 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |