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Finance and Investment

The University of Exeter
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #34
Tuition GBP 19,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 9 months
Deadline May, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Botswana, Botswana
Language English

Program Overview

The Finance and Investment at The University of Exeter is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Finance and Investment programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 9 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Finance and Investment programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Financial Instruments
  2. Financial Modelling
  3. Fundamentals of Financial Management
  4. Investment Analysis I
  5. Investment Research Methods I
  6. Advanced Corporate Finance
  7. Banking and Financial Services
  8. Derivatives Pricing
  9. Domestic and International Portfolio Management
  10. International Financial Management
  11. Topics in Financial Economics
  12. Corporate Finance and Governance
  13. Mergers, Management Buyouts and Other Corporate Reorganizations
  14. Alternative Investments

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

A mid 2:2 degree (55%+) with honours in a related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/ quantitative ability is required. The majority of our candidates will be expecting a First or 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 and Investment modules at undergraduate level should have been taken in: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics.Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
  • Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
TOEFL IBT*
  • Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
  • 58 with no less than 55 in all communicative skills.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,700 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact The University of Exeter directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About The University of Exeter

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The University of Exeter

Botswana, Botswana

TheUniversity of Exeteris aresearch universityin theWest CountryofEngland, with its main campus inExeter,Devon. Its predecessor institutions,St Luke's College,Exeter School of Science,Exeter...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline May, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 9 months