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MPhil in Financ…

The MPhil in Finance is an intensive 9-month programme, ideal for those who wish to extend their knowledge of finance or financial engineering. Combining advanced study and research, this pre-experience programme will give you a strong academic background for a PhD or career in finance.

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Prep Maths & Stats September 2025

You must be resident in Cambridge during your programme

Prepare for a career in finance

Now in it’s 36th year, it’s the oldest masters degree in finance available at the University of Cambridge. You’ll get the chance to study with 3 world-class faculties at a university which has produced more Nobel Prize winners than anywhere else. 

The programme stands out for bringing together faculty from: 

  • Cambridge Judge Business School, one of the top business schools in Europe
  • the Faculty of Economics, the cradle of modern economics
  • the Faculty of Mathematics, whose ancestry goes back to Isaac Newton

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Why Cambridge Judge Business School?

We’re part of one of the world’s most prestigious research universities. We draw on disciplines and expertise from across the University of Cambridge. We leverage the power of academia for real-world impact. 

At Cambridge you will: 

  • be part of Cambridge’s legacy of learning
  • join your Cambridge College and University alumni networks
  • access the University’s excellent careers service

The curriculum consists of 6 core courses and 3 electives. You will gain essential knowledge on topics, like corporate finance and asset pricing, and tailor your learning by choosing both core courses and electives. Depending on your course choices, you’ll share some classes with other University of Cambridge masters students. 

You will start your MPhil with a mandatory online pre-course in mathematical and statistical methods, engage in advanced study, research, projects and coursework for the duration of the programme, and on completion of your degree, you may continue on to a PhD or an industry role.

Explore the MPhil in Finance curriculum

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Who we’re looking for

The MPhil in Finance is an advanced degree programme that attracts bright students, from all parts of the world and from vastly diverse backgrounds. They learn from each other, contribute to the stimulating classroom experience and make friendships that last a lifetime. 

The Master of Philosophy in Finance is for you if: 

  • you have no more than one year of work experience after your first degree
  • you have a UK First-Class Honours degree or international equivalent
  • your first degree contained a significant finance or quantitative component
  • you wish to continue to the PhD at Cambridge or elsewhere

The MPhil in Finance offers research-led teaching and is particularly suitable for those intending to continue to a PhD. Whilst it may also provide a strong academic background for those opting for a career in finance, it is not designed to be vocational training.

Learn more about our current MPhil class.

Applying for the MPhil Finance

Entry to the MPhil programme is highly competitive, so we advise you to apply early, especially if you wish to be considered for funding.

Application process and deadline

Applications for entry in October 2025 are now open, with a closing date of 28 January 2025.

Check out our step-by-step guide on how to apply.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for the 2025/26 MPhil in Finance class are: £18,300 (home status) or £44,826 (overseas/international status).

Discover more about the mix of student loans and scholarships available to help support your study goals.

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Find out what to expect as a student at Cambridge Judge Business School and what it means to join one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the world.

Learn more about the application process and deadlines

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Is the MPhil in Finance a research or taught programme?

The MPhil in Finance is classified as a taught programme for HESA purposes; however, within the structure of Cambridge Judge it is part of the research-oriented programmes.

Can I visit Cambridge Judge Business School/talk to faculty or someone from Admissions in person?

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible for staff to arrange meetings with individual candidates.

The team is also able to answer any queries you have via the online query form.

Do you hold “open days” for MPhil programmes?

The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Open Day is usually in November. Visit the Postgraduate Admissions Events page for more details .

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Financial Econometrics, Empirical Asset Pricing, Forecasting

Exchange Traded Fund Mispricing and Authorized Participants’ Inventory

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Macroeconomics, International Macro and Finance, Monetary Economics, and Macro-Finance

Monetary and Exchange Rate Policies in a Global Economy

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International Trade, Development Economics and Economic Geography

Land Acquisition and Sectoral Composition: Evidence from India

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Microeconomic Theory, Behavioral Economics, Experimental Economics

Multidimensional Social Identities and Choice Behavior: The Pitfalls and Opportunities

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