Program Overview

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Overview

The MSc Finance programme is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in investment banking or asset management. The programme provides advanced financial theory and expertise in investment analysis and fund management, with a focus on practical applications and real-world challenges.

Entry Requirements

• A 2:1 or above with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Maths or related discipline from a recognised university.
• Evidence of mathematical/quantitative ability is essential.
• The majority of candidates will be expecting a 2:1 degree, however, we do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA.

Prerequisites

• In order to apply for the MSc Finance candidates must be able to demonstrate strengths in: Finance, Accounting, Economics and Mathematics.
• Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.

Pre-Masters programme for international students

• The Graduate Diploma in Finance run by the INTO University of Exeter Centre is a pre-Masters programme designed to enhance your subject knowledge, study skills and English ability.
• Successful completion of the Diploma (subject to achieving the specific grades of entry) gives students from overseas the skills needed for acceptance onto this Masters programme.

Entry requirements for international students

• Please visit our entry requirements section for equivalencies from your country and further information on English language requirements.

Course Content

• This programme is a 12-month full-time programme, studied over three terms, and is University-based throughout this time.
• The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, with the third term, and most of the summer, either researching and writing a dissertation/project, or learning python through the coding analytic course, or study abroad through the newly introduced summer programme.

Compulsory modules

• 135 credits of compulsory modules
• You must choose one of the following modules: BEFM025, BEFM027, BEAM101, BEMM392 or BEAM007
• BEFM028 is compulsory for those wishing to sit the CFA examinations

Module List

• BEFM033: Career Development and Professional Standards (15 credits)
• BEAM031: Financial Instruments (15 credits)
• BEAM046: Financial Modelling (15 credits)
• BEFM011: Financial Statement Analysis (15 credits)
• BEFM022: Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
• BEFM016: Equity Valuation Models and Issues (15 credits)
• BEFM015: Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation (15 credits)
• BEFM028: CFA Training and Development (0 credits)
• MSc Finance dissertation 25-26 (30 credits)

Optional modules

• 45 credits of optional modules
• Students must choose 60 credits from this group to gain a with ‘Sustainable Finance’ Pathway.

Module List

• BEFM017: Credit Instruments and Derivatives (15 credits)
• BEAM050: Advanced Corporate Finance (15 credits)
• BEAM053: Mergers, Management Buyouts and Other Corporate Reorganisations (15 credits)
• BEAM065: Bank Management (15 credits)
• BEAM079: Coding Analytics for Accounting and Finance (30 credits)
• BEEM061: Fundamentals of Financial Technology (15 credits)
• Sustainable Finance pathway modules:
  • BEAM102: Financial Institutions' Risk Management (15 credits)
  • BEAM103: Climate Finance and Investments (15 credits)
  • BEAM104: Sustainable and Responsible Finance (15 credits)
  • BEAM052: Corporate Governance and Finance (15 credits)

Fees

2025/26 entry

• UK fees per year: £19,900 full-time
• With Industrial Experience (second year): £3,980 full-time
• International fees per year: £35,000 full-time
• With Industrial Experience (second year): £7,000 full-time

Scholarships

• The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships.

Teaching and Research

• Our postgraduate taught programmes utilise a range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars and tutorials.
• Lectures are typically taught in a large lecture theatre, but you’ll be split into smaller groups for seminars, workshops, or tutorials.

Research-led teaching

• Our research is rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
• MSc Finance is underpinned by the research that is undertaken by our world-leading faculty.

Careers

• This Masters degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work.
• We’ll prepare you for your career by teaching you advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge.

Career paths

• Many of our graduates go into careers with some of the most well-known firms in the financial sector, including J.P. Morgan, HSBC, Deloitte, UBS, PWC, KPMG, and Fidelity.

Extensive careers support

• A brand new Finance and Banking Career Management Module, designed exclusively for the programme.
• You can extend your programme with the prestigious QTEM Network, taking part in a one-semester exchange, a 1.5-month internship and participation in the QTEM Data Challenge leading to the QTEM certificate demonstrating your high-level analytical ability, work experience and international exposure.
• One-to-one appointments are available with our dedicated, highly qualified postgraduate careers consultants including CV workshops and mock interviews.
• Employer led workshops from top investment banks and financial service companies, to offer you advice and insights into their recruitment processes.
• Access to the Career Mentor Scheme to develop your professional goals by connecting with alumni in your chosen field.
• Weekly careers e-bulletins bringing you the latest career news and events.
• Financial database training leading to the award of the Bloomberg Market Concept (BMC) Certificate and the Thomson Reuters Product certificate upon completion.
• Academic / Research challenges give you the opportunity to participate in various events and challenges including the CFA Investment Research Challenge and the Bloomberg Investment Ideas Challenge.

Study Abroad

• After your first year of studies at Exeter, you can progress onto the QTEM Programme.
• QTEM aims to prepare students with excellent quantitative and analytical skills to support their future careers as decision makers leading the global business environment.
• If you are accepted onto the QTEM Programme, you will spend an additional semester studying at one of the prestigious academic partners.
• This will be followed by a quantitatively focussed internship and participation in the QTEM Data Challenge which includes online data science and leadership courses as well real data analysis.