Finance, Technology and Policy (MSc)

Learning will primarily be through:

• formal lectures
• seminars
• workshops
• flipped classes
• practical computer labs sessions
• student presentations
• guest speakers
• master classes
• research assignments
• the research dissertation

Delivery of the taught element of the programme is primarily through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops.

These entry requirements are for the 2022/23 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2023/24 academic year are published below.

Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.

English language tests
We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified*:

• IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
• C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 185 with at least 169 in each component.
• Trinity ISE: ISE III with passes in all four components.
• PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 59 in each component.

The cost of studying at University of Edinburgh varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £34,700 annually, to study in University of Edinburgh.

MSc Finance, Technology and Policy provides training for pursuing careers in the industry/private (including voluntary) sector, public sector and further study or employment in academic institutions.

Knowledge and skills gained from this programme will help you to apply for jobs in, for example:

• financial technology products-linked firms (for example, Seedrs, as product developers/managers)
• trading/investment desks and back offices of financial institutions such as Barclays Capital, Baillie Gifford and RBS (as fund managers and product development team leads/members)
• market and consumer research centres/firms
• regulatory agencies/government ministries and departments (for example, the Financial Conduct Authority, the Prudential Regulatory Authority and the Bank of England)
• academia through further research at PhD level