36 monthsProgramme duration
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Programme 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,
PhD in Financial Technology allows students to pursue their own research topic in the area of Financial Technology or apply for specific industry projects, 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
- Study over three years full-time, with an additional 'writing-up' year available to all
- Develop advanced techniques and in-depth knowledge in the field of Financial Technology
- Participate in fully funded opportunities working with leading industry partners
- Study both at the University of Edinburgh campus and at an industrial partner's location, with guidance from academic colleagues and industry specialists at all times
- We encourage our students to aim higher, presenting papers at prestigious conferences and submitting articles for publication
- Access to a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities during your studies
- While we invite students from around the globe to join our community, we don't offer this programme online or by distance learning
Programme 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,
PhD in Financial Technology allows students to pursue their own research topic in the area of Financial Technology or apply for specific industry projects, 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
- Study over three years full-time, with an additional 'writing-up' year available to all
- Develop advanced techniques and in-depth knowledge in the field of Financial Technology
- Participate in fully funded opportunities working with leading industry partners
- Study both at the University of Edinburgh campus and at an industrial partner's location, with guidance from academic colleagues and industry specialists at all times
- We encourage our students to aim higher, presenting papers at prestigious conferences and submitting articles for publication
- Access to a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities during your studies
- While we invite students from around the globe to join our community, we don't offer this programme online or by distance learning
Admission Requirements
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.
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.
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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