Finance, MA (Hons)

The MA (Hons) Finance degree at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh Business School offers a strong industry focus, leveraging Edinburgh’s position as the UK’s second-largest financial hub after London. It achieved 100% student satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey (Unistats) and is designed to build employability in the financial sector. From introductory levels, students explore specialist courses in global financial services, including financial markets, statistical techniques, international bonds and currencies, risk management, and mergers and acquisitions. This program suits careers in banking, investment management, financial analysis, and more, with 90% of 2019 graduates entering employment or further study within six months.Students benefit from Heriot-Watt’s Bloomberg Trading Lab, featuring 16 industry-standard terminals for hands-on learning with live global market data. The university’s accreditation as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner underscores its leadership in finance education.