Heriot-Watt University

MSc Investment Management

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MSc Investment Management at Heriot-Watt University focuses on giving students the skills needed for investment analysis and management. This Master's programme is one year long and teaches important subjects like financial markets, portfolio management, risk assessment, and investment strategies. Students also get practical experience using Bloomberg Trading Terminals to help them understand the key principles of investment management.

The course is accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute, which supports students who want to earn the CFA qualification, making them more employable. The programme covers essential theories and models such as APT, CAPM, and ARCH, and addresses current issues in the investment field. Students can also choose optional courses in areas like corporate finance, financial analysis, derivatives, and emerging financial markets.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the CFA Institute
  • Hands-on experience using Bloomberg Terminals
  • Taught by leading finance academics and senior investment professionals
  • One of the UK's most established investment management programmes

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount Scheme

    A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Coaching Scholarships Programme

    Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

  • Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

    The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

    Please contact the provider.

  • Staff Scholarships

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  • The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

    The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

  • The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

  • The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

    The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

    Up to £1,900

Careers this course leads to

  • Investment Analyst
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Fund Manager
  • Equity Research Analyst
  • Wealth Manager
  • Risk Analyst

Career opportunities

Graduates holding an MSc Investment Management degree from Heriot-Watt University may qualify for these job positions:

  • Portfolio Manager 
  • Investment Manager 
  • Financial Analyst 
  • Consultant 
  • Risk Manager
  • Accountant

Cost of study

For the academic year 2025/26, international students interested in the Heriot-Watt University MSc Investment Management programme should be prepared to pay a tuition fee of £21,192. The part-time fee is set at £10,596. Keep in mind that these fees might change from year to year.

Admission

Candidates who wish to enrol in this course can use the university's online form to submit their applications. Those who have questions or need support can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors.

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