MSc in Finance and Investment
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
11 Jun 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
15 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 34,600 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international including EU| Home: GBP 23,600
Introduction
Combining up-to-the-minute theory with practical application, our carefully devised MSc in Finance and Investment will prepare you for a range of roles in either corporate or investment finance. By joining this Master’s degree, you will gain a global perspective on investment markets and company finance. You will also develop valuable knowledge and highly sought-after practical skills in the areas of investment, financial markets and company finance.
Admissions
Curriculum
Semesters 1–2
Compulsory Courses:
- Financial Markets and Investment
- Corporate Reporting Analysis
- Corporate Finance
- Quantitative Methods in Accounting & Finance I
- Quantitative Methods in Accounting & Finance II
- Investment Management
Semesters 1–3
Compulsory Course:
- Ethics and Professional Development
Semester 3
Select 3 Option Courses or Dissertation
Option Courses (Choose 2 from the following):
- Equity Valuation
- Financial Engineering
- Research in Corporate Finance
- Fixed Income
Option Courses (Choose 1 from the following):
- Shareholder Value and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance)
- Behavioural Finance
- Financial Development & Inclusion
Dissertation
- The dissertation allows an in-depth study of a finance and investment topic of personal interest. It involves planning, designing, executing, and reporting on a significant individual research project.
Program Outcome
Knowledge and understanding
By the end of the programme, students will be able to:
- Understand and critically evaluate the latest research and practical application in a broad range of topics in Finance and Investment
- Develop a critical understanding of relevant tools and techniques in Finance and Investment and use such tools and techniques in a variety of contexts.
- Develop a critical understanding of mathematical modelling techniques and econometric theory to use such theories and techniques to make decisions based on a variety of data (including financial data)
- Develop an ability to communicate knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts
Scholarships and Funding
Applicants to the MSc in Finance and Investment can apply for a range of scholarships both from the University and external organisations.
Programme and School Scholarships
We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, several programme-based and School-funded Scholarships are available, as well as others which are generously sponsored by industry and alumni.
Other scholarships and funding
You may be eligible for scholarships from the University of Edinburgh or an external organisation.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Transitioning into a future career after achieving a degree is a priority for our students. We therefore have specialist support available.
Graduate employment
This MSc will lead to a variety of specialised career paths in Corporate and Investment Finance. Below are a few examples of roles that this Master will help students develop:
- Corporate Banking Executive
- Associate roles such as Investment Banking Associate, Strategy Consulting Associate
- Financial Advisor or Consultant
- Corporate Finance related roles such as Finance Controller or Head of Finance
- Analyst roles such as Fixed Income, Market Risk, Equity, Compliance, Fund Account etc.
- Portfolio Manager
- Trader roles such as Junior Trader or Quantitative Trader
Program Admission Requirements
Show your commitment and readiness for Grad school by taking the GRE - the most broadly accepted exam for graduate programs internationally.