MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management

at University of Exeter

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, spent researching and writing a dissertation.
 

During the first two terms, we also offer four weekend sessions delivered by CFA® trainers designed to provide specific help and training for students sitting the CFA® exams. The programme in its entirety, including the three week induction course, runs from September to September.
 

The intensive induction course will commence at the very beginning of September. 
 

If you choose to work towards Levels I and II of the CFA examinations, we will give you dedicated support including:

• Enrolment in the Level I examination
• Rebate on the fees for Levels I and II*
• CFA® e-books and webinars
• Three-week introduction and training boot camp held at the beginning of September
• Dedicated workshops and events delivered by CFA® Practitioners

Compulsory modules

• Professional Standards and Development
• Financial Modelling
• Principles of Finance
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Quantitative Research Methods
• Credit Instruments and Derivatives
• Equity Valuation Models and Issues
• Corporate Finance and Reporting
• Portfolio Management and Asset Allocation
• Dissertation OR
• Applied Project OR
• Coding Analytics for Accounting and Finance

A 2:1 or above with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Maths, Business or related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. 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.

English Language Requirements
 

• IELTS

  At least 7.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any other section.
   

• TOEFL

  At least 100 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£16,000 full-time
 

International fees per year:
£29,000 full-time

Our Master’s programmes are designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. Employers expect advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge from their postgraduate recruits.
 

After graduation, you will join our network of over 120,000 alumni who are making a real difference across the globe in fields including: find management, investment banking, corporate finance, trading and wealth management.
 

Previous graduates from this programme have secured roles with a range of organisations including PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, BNP Paribas, EY, Société Generale, AXA, JP Morgan, Huawei, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and UBS.