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Study a Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or Investment in Scotland, UK
Studying a finance-related Masters course at the University of Stirling allows you to develop the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to succeed in fast-paced business environments. Our courses include a week-long AmplifyME Trading Boot Camp to replicate the experience of trading in financial markets.
Starting in September or January
- Accredited by ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and AIA (Association of International Accountants).
- Cover some outcomes from three levels of the Chartered Financial Analyst programme, helping you progress towards CFA Charter holder status, the most respected and recognised investment credential in the world.
- Course ranked top 200 in the world, top 5 in Scotland (QS World University Business Masters Rankings 2026).
Starting in September
- One of very few Masters degrees to be accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), helping you progress towards obtaining CFA Charterholder status.
- We create market ready investment graduates with real-world experience.
- Participate in our employability-enhancing AmplifyME Trading Boot Camp and Student Managed Investment Fund.
Starting in September
- Gain a thorough grounding in the theory and analytical techniques used by finance professionals.
- Covers much of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) programme, helping you progress towards obtaining CFA Charterholder status.
- Provides access to financial databases such as Capital IQ, providing real-life, real-time information and insights into current research and analysis.
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Our Postgraduate India Scholarship is automatically awarded to eligible students in the form of a £7,000 tuition fee waiver.
Find out moreInternational students who successfully complete a UK degree can apply for the Graduate Visa, which will allow you to stay in the UK after you graduate, with no restriction on the type of work you can do.
Graduate Visa informationExternal loan providers can help you fund your studies at Stirling. For example, Prodigy Finance offers tuition fee loans to international students pursuing Masters level study, subject to eligibility.
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Evans Boamah
Ghana
MSc Investment Analysis
The enormous level of support and guidance from course staff, as well as the excellent teaching facilities, undoubtedly added to my experience at Stirling.
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