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Heriot-Watt University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 12 months | September | GBP 6960 | GBP 15120 |
| MSc | Part-time | 24 months | September | GBP 6960 | GBP 15120 |
| PG Dip | Full-time | 9 months | September | GBP 6960 | GBP 15120 |
| PG Dip | Part-time | 21 months | September | GBP 6960 | GBP 15120 |
This programme provides a solid understanding of corporate accountability issues involved in international finance and will improve students' expertise and transferable skills for work in the finance and business sectors.
Through the programme students will develop knowledge of finance, business and corporate accountability, and acquire a critical awareness of current issues in both professional practice and the academic discipline.
The programme will build understanding of, and the ability to evaluate, a comprehensive range of research techniques used in the area of finance and corporate accountability, and illustrate how these techniques are put into practice. It will also develop students' ability to evaluate critically academic and professional research in the corporate accountability and business environment and gain an opportunity to carry out original research on a relevant topic through a dissertation.
Programme duration
Mode of StudyMScPG DiplomaFull-time 12 months 9 months Part-time 24 months 21 months* If you are unsure which category you fall in to, you should complete a fee status enquiry form, which allows us to assess your fees.
** Fee per course
Scholarships and bursaries
We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.
View our full range of postgraduate taught scholarships.
A good Honours degree (first or second class), or its non-UK equivalent, in a relevant subject from a recognised British or overseas university.
Work or project experience in the area of finance will be of further advantage.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component lower than 6.0.
If you do not have IELTS 6.5, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies:
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