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PhD in Financial Technology
University of Edinburgh Business School, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
36 monthsProgram duration
23,350 GBPTuition Fee/year
YesScholarships
FinanceMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Building on our established PhD in Management programme, we have developed an innovative new doctoral programme in the field of Financial Technology, where students will be able to address complex industrial challenges to gain real-world experience.
This programme aims to prepare students for a diverse array of careers in finance, with approximately 50% of students at graduation expected to build on the networking opportunities available to them from studying at the international partners' premises during their study and move into a permanent career in that company, or the industry.
PhD in Financial Technology at a Glance
Program overview
Main Subject
Finance
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
Building on our established PhD in Management programme, we have developed an innovative new doctoral programme in the field of Financial Technology, where students will be able to address complex industrial challenges to gain real-world experience.
This programme aims to prepare students for a diverse array of careers in finance, with approximately 50% of students at graduation expected to build on the networking opportunities available to them from studying at the international partners' premises during their study and move into a permanent career in that company, or the industry.
PhD in Financial Technology at a Glance
Admission requirements
Exam Scores
Important Dates
Application
Undergraduate
Applicants for the PhD in Financial Technology should hold a postgraduate master's degree from an accredited institution in the UK or overseas showing evidence of above-average academic achievement. This includes:
- A degree classification with a mark of 70% or more overall (or UK equivalent).
- Normally a master's dissertation at the distinction level (or UK equivalent) in finance, economics, informatics, physics, mathematics, engineering, or other relevant programmes with signficant quantitative elements.
Applications may be accepted from those currently studying for a master's degree; however, any offer will be conditional on the successful completion of the degree at the required standard.Students with significant finance and technology industry experience, or with relevant professional qualifications who have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the relevant programmes listed above will be given due consideration on a case-by-case basis.
Please note: If you are currently studying for or have completed an undergraduate degree and do not yet have a Master's qualification, please consider applying for our MSc by Research programme. You can use this as a stepping stone on to any of our PhD programmes.
Tuition fee and scholarships
Tuition Fee
Scholarships
Domestic Students
International Students
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