MA (Hons) Finance

OverviewThe MA in Finance is focused on graduate employability in the financial sector in its broadest sense. The course is a specialist degree responding to the rapid growth in global financial services. It is particularly suited to those seeking entry into the banking or investment management sectors, both nationally and internationally, covering a range of relevant specialist topics in finance.Whilst studying this degree you will have the opportunity to enhance your employability skills using Heriot-Watt’s state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Lab which opened on Edinburgh campus in 2018. Students can use 16 industry-standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals to access up to the minute financial data and learn financial analytics as well as so much more.AccreditationHeriot-Watt University is accredited as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, recognising us as a leader in experiential learning in the area of finance. EmployabilityWork and studyThis is what our MA (Hons) Finance students are doing 15 months after graduating:78% are working4% are studying11% are working and studying.In highly skilled work85% of those are in highly skilled work 15 months after graduating.SalaryThe average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £23000The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £23000JobsThese are the most common jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:Business and public service associate professionalsBusiness, research and administrative professionalsManagers, directors and senior officials