Finance graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Transitioning into a future career after achieving a degree is a priority for our students. We therefore have specialist support available.

Graduate employment

This MSc could lead to a multitude of roles depending on whether you specialise in the area of Investment, Corporate Finance or Sustainable Finance and Markets or choose to combine a mixture of the available electives. Potential roles are varied and include, for example:

Corporate Finance related roles such as:

• Corporate Banking Executive
• Investment Banking Associate
• Strategy Consulting Associate

Sustainability related roles such as:

• Commodities Analyst
• Energy Consultant

Investment related roles such as:

• Equity Analyst
• Fixed Income Analyst
• Private Equity Analyst
• Market Risk Analyst
• Portfolio Manager

Student Development Team

Our dedicated Student Development Team works with you to develop your global employability; the skills, knowledge and experiences that you will need to enter, thrive, and progress in competitive job markets across the world.

Career Development is a life-long activity that requires self-awareness, personal responsibility and planning. To get this right, our students need support and tools that are tailored to each individual’s needs and aspirations.

The Student Development Team will be an integral part of your student experience from day one, helping you become equipped to maximise your potential in the global market.

This forms part of the strong coaching culture you’ll experience within your Master’s Programme. It creates an environment that supports you to become more successful in both your professional and personal lives.

Below are are a few examples of some of the activity that we host to support you in your career development journey.

Employability and Careers Expo

This is one of our flagship events - a fantastic opportunity to develop your practical employability skills, gain business insights and network with professionals who are currently in the types of roles you may wish to pursue.

Applicants to the MSc in Finance can apply for a range of scholarships both from the University and external organisations.

Programme and School Scholarships

We are keen to recruit the very best talent from all over the world. To this end, a number of programme-based and School-funded Scholarships are available, as well as others which are generously sponsored by industry and alumni.

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