MSc Investment Management

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.

Heriot-Watt University was established in 1821 as the first mechanics' institute in the world. The main campus is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, but there are also campuses in Dubai and Malaysia. The university accommodates students from over 150 countries.

Heriot-Watt University is well-known for its high academic quality. The university has received accreditations from the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency, ensuring that it maintains high standards across all its campuses. Furthermore, according to the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, over 80% of its research was classified as world-leading or internationally excellent.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants must hold an honours degree with at least a second class or an equivalent degree from outside the UK. This degree should be in a relevant field like Accountancy, Business Management, Economics, or Finance. 
• If the degree is in a different area, it should show good numerical skills.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an IELTS score of at least 6.0. They should get a minimum of 5.5 in each skill, except for writing, which must be at least 6.0.
• Students can also provide scores from other approved tests or choose to take the university's English language courses to help meet these requirements before starting their studies.

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.

Heriot-Watt University provides a range of scholarships and discounts for international students. The Norway Early Bird Scholarship offers financial support to students from Norway. They can receive £6,000 if they accept their offer by April 1, or £3,000 if they accept between April 1 and May 1.

Another option is the International Merit Scholarship, which has over £500,000 available for international fee-paying students enrolling in January or September 2025. This scholarship rewards students based on their academic achievements and varies by region. Former students are also eligible for the Alumni Discount Scheme, which gives a 20% discount on postgraduate taught courses at all global campuses, provided they studied at least one year at Heriot-Watt.

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

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.