Finance

Entry requirements

Normally a good first degree (ie, at least the equivalent of an Upper Second Class Honours Degree from a UK university) in the relevant subject, and a taught Masters degree in the discipline.

Months of entry

January, September, April

Course content

The department’s research is focused around the following themes: Executive compensation; directors’ trading; market based accounting; the dynamics of financial asset prices; communication by companies to analysts and investors.

The Xfi Centre for Finance and Investment provides a high quality teaching facility and offers students, financial professionals and global financial institutions a direct gateway to practical business solutions through the work of leading academics and practitioners.

Department specialisms

Executive compensation Directors’ trading Market based accounting The dynamics of financial asset prices Communication by companies to analysts and investors

Information for international students

We warmly welcome international students to all three of our beautiful campuses. At present 4,000 students from over 130 countries contribute to a thriving international community.

Visit our website for details of our academic and English language requirements, along with details of English language support.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter invests significantly in a range of funding opportunities for talented prospective postgraduates. Please visit our website for further details. Here you can search our database for funding opportunities suitable for your area of interest.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

MPhil

Course contact details