MSc in Finance

Heriot Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
MSc in Finance
Duration1 Year
LevelMasters Program
  • This programme combines the core principles and techniques of international finance
  • This program develops student knowledge and understanding of academic finance and of the financial sector, including theory, empirical research, and practical issues
  • The program aims to encourage the development of subject interests by enabling MSc students to carry out original research at the forefront of knowledge on a relevant topic through a dissertation
  • The programme is designed to provide the knowledge base and the analytical and research skills necessary for doctoral study in finance
  • Graduates pursue careers in the financial sector, some within Edinburgh, a major center for fund management, and home to two of the world’s largest banks
  • The Finance degree has been designed to offer students a coherent programme of study in the discipline, providing sufficient coverage of its discipline to enable graduates to proceed to professional and managerial careers in finance, both in business and in the public sector
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1578095 INR
Hostel & Meals583165 INR
Books and Supplies30426 INR
Personal expense200812 INR
Total814403 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
BachelorsNo specific cutoff mentioned
  • Applicants must have a good Honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognized British or overseas university
  • For most of Masters level programs university require a good first degree in a relevant subject, this means an overall score of 55% or above
  • Applicants whose grades are slightly lower than this (52% or above) might get consideration and this will depend on other factors (such as the university that awarded the degree, any relevant work experience, the quality of the references they can provide etc)
ExamsIELTS: 6.5
  • with no component lower than 6.0

PTE: 58

Additional info
  • Work or project experience in the area of finance will be of further advantage
  • ELP will be waived for applicants who have completed first degree in English
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