Course summary
- 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
- You’ll have the opportunity to work towards a qualification from the CISI in addition to your MSc to increase your employability, and the opportunity to gain a QTEM certificate
- Take advantage of our Double Degree options, where you can spend your first year at Exeter and a second year at another world class international institution, resulting in two Masters degrees.
- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
A mid 2:2 degree (55%+) with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics or related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. The majority of our candidates will be expecting a First or 2:1 degree, however, 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. Prerequisites: In order to apply for the MSc Finance and Investment applicants that have previously studied a non-related discipline, or have achieved lower than a 2:1 overall, must have passed at 2:1 level at least one module in a mathematical/quantitative subject in their undergraduate degree and must offer at least three more modules at 2:1 level in any of the following: Accounting, Economics, Finance and Mathematics. *Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation. Pre-Masters programme for international students: The Graduate Diploma in Finance run by the INTO University of Exeter Centre is a pre-Masters programme designed to enhance your subject knowledge, study skills and English ability. Successful completion of the Diploma (subject to achieving the specific grades of entry) gives students from overseas the skills needed for acceptance onto this Masters programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) – at least 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section or equivalent in another test recognised by the University
Find out more about our English language requirements
https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/finance/finance_investment/#Entry-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ
Course contact details
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Postgraduate Admissions
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