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University of Exeter: Finance
| Institution | University of Exeter View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Accounting and Finance |
| Web | https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset pricing
-
Corporate finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject If you're interested in studying for an MPhil/PhD in Economics but don't already have a Master's degree, please take a look at our MRes Economics programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset pricing
-
Corporate finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject If you're interested in studying for an MPhil/PhD in Economics but don't already have a Master's degree, please take a look at our MRes Economics programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset pricing
-
Corporate finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject If you're interested in studying for an MPhil/PhD in Economics but don't already have a Master's degree, please take a look at our MRes Economics programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
You can also find out more about the department’s faculty through the course page on our website.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset Pricing
-
Corporate Finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Account Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A first-class honours degree in finance or closely related subject, or a Merit in a MA/MSc in finance or closely related subject, with evidence of excellent mathematical ability. Students who apply for University of Exeter Business School funding are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
You can also find out more about the department’s faculty through the course page on our website.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset Pricing
-
Corporate Finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Account Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | A first-class honours degree in finance or closely related subject, or a Merit in a MA/MSc in finance or closely related subject, with evidence of excellent mathematical ability. Students who apply for University of Exeter Business School funding are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
MSc
Summary
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For students interested in pursuing a career in investment banking or asset management, you’ll study advanced financial theory and acquire expertise in investment analysis and fund management within one of very few finance programmes globally to be awarded CFA® ‘University Affiliation Program’ status
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Boost your employability with a dedicated careers module, a week-long international study trip to one or two of our global partner universities, and the option to take two levels of the CFA exams with dedicated support from the Business School.
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You will be challenged with an academically rigorous curriculum supported by practical experiences to ensure you gain the skills demanded by global organisations.
-
Enjoy access to our 24/7 finance lab hosting major databases including Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Maths or related discipline. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. The majority of our candidates will be expecting a 2:1 degree, however, we do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA. Prerequisites *Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation. Pre-Masters programme for international students For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
This programme is a 12-month full-time programme, studied over three terms, and is University-based throughout this time. The taught components of the programme are delivered in the first two terms, with the third term, and most of the summer, either researching and writing a dissertation/project, or learning python through the coding analytic course, or study abroad through the newly introduced summer programme.
We also offer an intensive three-week induction programme in September for the CFA prep programme delivered by CFA® trainers designed to provide specific help and training for students sitting the CFA® exams.
The programme, including the three-week induction course, runs from September to September.
The intensive induction course will commence at the very beginning of September.
If you choose to work towards Levels I and II of the CFA examinations, we will give you dedicated support including:
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Rebate on the examination fees for the Levels I and II*
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Three-week introduction and training boot camp held at the beginning of September
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Dedicated workshops and events delivered by CFA® Practitioners
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CFA Scholarships to be awarded to students with outstanding academic record
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| Telephone | 0300 555 60 60 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Maths or related discipline. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. The majority of our candidates will be expecting a 2:1 degree, however, we do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
For students interested in pursuing a career in investment banking or asset management, you’ll study advanced financial theory and acquire expertise in investment analysis and fund management within one of very few finance programmes globally to be awarded CFA® ‘University Affiliation Program’ status
-
Boost your employability with a dedicated careers module, a week-long international study trip to one or two of our global partner universities, and the option to take two levels of the CFA exams with dedicated support from the Business School.
-
You will be challenged with an academically rigorous curriculum supported by practical experiences to ensure you gain the skills demanded by global organisations
-
Enjoy access to our 24/7 finance lab hosting major databases including Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters
-
Participate in the Business School Ethics Challenge analysing CFA case studies, and apply to the Global CFA Investment Research Challenge judged by CFA experts.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Maths, Business or related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. The majority of our candidates will be expecting a First or 2:1 degree, however, we do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA. Prerequisites *Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation. Pre-Masters programme for international students For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
-
For students interested in pursuing a career in investment banking or asset management, you’ll study advanced financial theory and acquire expertise in investment analysis and fund management within one of very few finance programmes globally to be awarded CFA® ‘University Affiliation Program’ status
-
Boost your employability with a dedicated careers module, a week-long international study trip to one or two of our global partner universities, and the option to take two levels of the CFA exams with dedicated support from the Business School.
-
You will be challenged with an academically rigorous curriculum supported by practical experiences to ensure you gain the skills demanded by global organisations
-
Enjoy access to our 24/7 finance lab hosting major databases including Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters
-
Participate in the Business School Ethics Challenge analysing CFA case studies, and apply to the Global CFA Investment Research Challenge judged by CFA experts.
CFA® and Chartered Financial Analyst® are registered trademarks owned by CFA Institute.
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Taught |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above with honours in Accounting, Finance, Investment, Economics, Maths, Business or related discipline from a recognised university. Evidence of mathematical/quantitative* ability is essential. The majority of our candidates will be expecting a First or 2:1 degree, however, we do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA. Prerequisites *Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation. Pre-Masters programme for international students For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset pricing
-
Corporate finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject If you're interested in studying for an MPhil/PhD in Economics but don't already have a Master's degree, please take a look at our MRes Economics programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset pricing
-
Corporate finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject If you're interested in studying for an MPhil/PhD in Economics but don't already have a Master's degree, please take a look at our MRes Economics programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset pricing
-
Corporate finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | To be considered, PhD applicants need to meet the following entry requirements: A good undergraduate degree (in the UK, at least an upper second class honours) in a relevant subject If you're interested in studying for an MPhil/PhD in Economics but don't already have a Master's degree, please take a look at our MRes Economics programme. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
You can also find out more about the department’s faculty through the course page on our website.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset Pricing
-
Corporate Finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Account Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A first-class honours degree in finance or closely related subject, or a Merit in a MA/MSc in finance or closely related subject, with evidence of excellent mathematical ability. Students who apply for University of Exeter Business School funding are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
Summary
As a PhD student in Finance, you will work with and learn from our inspirational and diverse faculty of leading researchers.
You can find out about potential topics for PhD research that our faculty are offering on the Business School webpages.
You can also find out more about the department’s faculty through the course page on our website.
Our research focuses around the following themes:
-
Asset Pricing
-
Corporate Finance
-
Applied Financial Econometrics
-
Market-Based Account Research
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Study type | Research |
|---|---|
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | A first-class honours degree in finance or closely related subject, or a Merit in a MA/MSc in finance or closely related subject, with evidence of excellent mathematical ability. Students who apply for University of Exeter Business School funding are required to submit GRE/GMAT scores. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - Streatham Campus Northcote House The Queen's Drive Exeter Devon EX4 4QJ |
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