

Location
United Kingdom
Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
Fees
GBP43900
(2026)
Duration
1 Year(s)
Next intake
14.09.2026
Entry Score
7
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Duration: 1 Year(s)
Fees: GBP43900
| Intake | Location |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 (September), 2026 | Edinburgh |
A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
An undergraduate honours degree in finance, economics, engineering or informatics is normally required.
You will need to have taken and passed at least one course with significant statistical analysis and/or programming as part of your undergraduate degree or be able to demonstrate that you have relevant work experience in the use of statistical and/or programming software packages.
Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in other disciplines will be considered on an individual basis if some level of finance/economics/informatics content formed part of the degree and you can demonstrate a high level of quantitative ability through your degree results.
Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but have relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Candidates with a first class or 2:1 honours degree in an unrelated subject area but who have relevant professional qualifications will be given due consideration on an individual basis.
If you are a mature candidate with significant finance and tech industry experience or with relevant professional qualifications, you will be given due consideration on an individual basis.
10/06/2026
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at The University of Edinburgh. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
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