Finance
Finance encompasses banking, investments and corporate finance. Our programmes explore key financial concepts, contemporary issues in global financial systems, and cutting-edge methods of financial data analysis.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate taught
Postgraduate research
University of St Andrews Business School offers PhD programmes in Finance. Finance research typically falls into one of three main themes:
- banking
- investments
- corporate and household finance.
To apply, you should first identify and contact a potential supervisor you would like to work with in your intended research area. Find out how to contact a research supervisor.
"The highlight of my programme has been the guest speakers who have come in and given talks on many different topics that have helped shaped my dissertation topic. Everyone I have met has been extremely friendly. Following my degree my plans are to work for an investment management company in London.”
- Surrey, England
Awards
First in the UK for Economics
Guardian Good University Guide 2023
First in Scotland and second in the UK for business and management
Guardian Good University Guide 2023
First in Scotland for business and management studies
The Complete University Guide 2023
88% of research activity rated 3* or 4*
Most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)
School of Economics and Finance
On Tuesday 1 August 2023, the School of Economics and Finance and the School of Management merged to create University of St Andrews Business School.
The Business School and its three departments – Economics, Finance and Management – will build on the strengths of the former School of Economics and Finance and School of Management, both ranked in the top five of their subject areas in the UK and will be uniquely St Andrews – world-leading, diverse, digital, sustainable, and entrepreneurial.
The Business School will officially launch in August 2024, after a 12-month transition process.
During this transition year, education delivery and research will not change.
The departments’ former school names may still appear in logos, branding, documentation, online and on-campus during the academic year 2023/2024. These will be phased out and replaced with new department names between August 2023 and August 2024.
School of Management
On Tuesday 1 August 2023, the School of Management and the School of Economics and Finance merged to create University of St Andrews Business School.
The Business School and its three departments – Economics, Finance and Management – will build on the strengths of the former School of Management and School of Economics and Finance, both ranked in the top five of their subject areas in the UK and will be uniquely St Andrews – world-leading, diverse, digital, sustainable, and entrepreneurial.
The Business School will officially launch in August 2024, after a 12-month transition process.
During this transition year, education delivery and research will not change.
The departments’ former school names may still appear in logos, branding, documentation, online and on-campus during the academic year 2023/2024. These will be phased out and replaced with new department names between August 2023 and August 2024.
Studying in St Andrews
The University offers a variety of flexible entry options in order to allow all students, regardless of background or personal circumstances, to apply.
Scholarships and funding options are available at every level of study.
St Andrews has variety of accommodation options to suit all tastes and budgets.
Visit St Andrews
If you’re interested in studying at St Andrews, join us at a visiting day or talk and tour to explore the town, find out about our courses and meet current students. You can also join us for one of our upcoming virtual events.
