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    MSc Finance

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    Edinburgh, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £21,872.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60%
    Acceptance
    of applicants

    MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £21,872.

    About the program

    The program covers core theories and concepts in finance, analytical techniques for financial statements and asset valuation, empirical research methods, financial markets and institutions, and financial decision-making within companies. It includes optional courses and a finance dissertation involving original research.

    Focus: both
    QS World University Rankings 2025: 256 | Complete University Guide 2025: 42nd (UK), 6th (Scotland)
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $12,000.00
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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University is £21,872.
    Is MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University online or in-person?
    MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University take to complete?
    MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours
    How competitive is MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University?
    MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 60%.