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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.

MSc International Accounting and Finance

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).

 

MSc Investment Analysis

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.

MSc Finance

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.

Other courses you may be interested in

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Postgraduate loans

Fee loans of up to £7,000 are available for eligible full-time and part-time postgraduate courses from Student Awards Agency Scotland. Living-cost loans of up to £6,900 also available.

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Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

Any UK student with a First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) can apply for a £2,000 scholarship to study full-time on any eligible taught Masters course.

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Stirling Alumni Scholarship

We offer a discount of 20% for the first year of a full-time or part-time on-campus Masters for UK students who completed their undergraduate degree at Stirling.

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Evans Boamah
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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