FAFM offer holder information

University accommodation

You must apply for your accommodation before 31st July 2023.

Once you’ve opened the page, please make sure that you scroll down and select MSc FAFM from the two tabs showing on this page. This will give you access to more information on how to book early accommodation, if you require it. MSc FAFM is a twelve month programme and you are required to be in attendance for the whole year, so please ensure that you book accommodation for the entire duration of the programme. 

There are limited couple or family accommodation and the contract for these flats start on Sunday 17 September 2023 and if you should arrive before this date, you will need to find alternative accommodation until the contract starts. Our website provides lots of information about how and when to apply and how we allocate rooms. 

If your University accommodation application is unsuccessful, you will need to look for private accommodation outside of the University, but your details will be kept on a waiting list and you will be offered accommodation if a vacancy

If you have any questions or concerns about your accommodation, please contact the Accommodation team, email: ExeterAO@exeter.ac.uk.  

Private student accommodation

Take a look at our private accommodation list at Studentpad and see what's available. It is free to access and includes a list of shared houses and flats. You can contact landlords and agents directly to ask questions, arranage viewings and gather further information. The university encourages landlords who advertise to sign up to the Unipol student housing code - a national landlord accreditation scheme aiming to help students make more informed choices about their accommodation and its quality.

Your MSc FAFM Programme gives you the opportunity to take two attempts at the CFA® exams during your time here at the University of Exeter. To help you prepare for these exams, the University of Exeter has designed - exclusively for the MSc FAFM students - 5 Webinars which will help to give you a head start over the summer. Ideally, you should start making use of these as soon as possible and well before the start of your Programme here at Exeter University in September.

In our experience, many candidates will require more than 300 hours of study per level, and this is why we recommend that you start your studies early, in the summer, before the MSc FAFM commences. Details of the syllabus plan can be found from the link below.

• CFA Study Syllabus

The webinars and Study Session

Statistical analysis of MSc FAFM CFA® candidates suggest that, although the Exeter candidates perform very well in Financial Reporting and Analysis, and other areas, some other sections would benefit most from extra study before the MSc begins. These areas are Ethics, Economics and Fixed Income and we have prepared three webcasts for you to watch now, in order to make a start in understanding their intricacies. CFA® Institute also have an excellent programme study session which we highly recommend you start working on, well ahead of starting the MSc FAFM programme.

On top of that, you will also find a useful introduction to the CFA® exams, and a webinar on how to use your CFA® calculator. If you are not in possession of a CFA® approved calculator yet, don’t worry, you can leave that webinar to when you join us on campus.

The CFA® Exams and rebates

As a FAFM student, the Business School will give funding support toward the exam registration fee. You must have a valid CFA Institute receipt which covers the exam fee for up to two exams while you are studying on the programme. You will need to pay for your one-time enrolment fee, and we will refund you the exam registration fee only. The exact rebate amount may vary year by year, depending on fees charged by the CFA, and the rates of exchange (if applicable). For 2024, the maximum reimbursement amount for each student is USD2,190. Please note, our timetable will only support the following two exams: February and August.

CFA® Institute has transitioned all CFA® exams to computer-based testing you will be need to choose which test centre you would like to take your CFA® exam.

Please note: the CFA® exam fees are not part of your university fees. Therefore, if you decide not to take any of the CFA® exams you will NOT get a refund.

CFA Exam update

• The Level I computer-based exam will be offered four times per year. The Level II and Level III computer-based exam will be offered two times per year.
• Registration will open on 20th May for all levels
• Please see the FAQ page here for more details about changes to the exam cycle, information on computer-based testing, and exam policies.

CFA Scholarship:

The CFA Scholarship application opens on 1st September 2023. 

As part of the CFA University Affiliation Program, we offer CFA scholarships additional to the CFA rebate to a limited number of students with an outstanding academic record. 

You must meet the following Eligibility Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic Transcript with latest degree classification
• A cover letter describing why you wish to obtain a CFA designation and how you plan to set up your study program (200 words)
• Please note that the applicant must also meet the following conditions:
        - currently enrolled on the MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management programme
        - have not registered for a CFA exam

Please note that students who applied, but were not selected to receive a scholarship, will still receive the early registration price, regardless of the time of their scholarship application submission. That is, if you submit a scholarship application at any time during the application window but are not selected for a scholarship, you will still receive the early registration price. You cannot apply for a CFA exam until you have been notified of your application from the MSc FAFM team.

There are other CFA scholarships which can be awarded directly from the CFA institute. Please find out more information from here.

Kaplan Essential Package: 

All offer holders are eligible to apply for this CFA study package which gives you access to:

• Activity Feed
• Checkpoint Exams
• InstructorLink
• JumpStart
• Mock Exams 1-4
• QuickSheet
• SchweserNotes™
• SchweserNotes™ Videos
• SchweserPro™ QBank

Please click on the link and fill in your details https://forms.office.com/e/L8u58MVCxG

Summer Analyst Programme 2023 with Amplify Trading:

This programme is for fully registered offer holders Only.

A fully immersive 3-week experience (virtual) that combines practical training across financial roles with personal support to find and secure the most coveted roles in finance.

• Number of scholarships: four
• Time: the programme will start on 21st of August, from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 16:30 UK time. You can find the detailed schedule here 
  
• Award amount: the commercial rate for the course is £2,700.00, but we would like to offer it free of charge to eligible offer holders.

If you are interested in joining this program, please complete the AMPLIFY SUMMER ANALYST TRAINING PROGRAMME 2023 form.

To give you an idea of what the 2023 Summer Analyst course entails, please click here 

We provide £1 million in postgraduate scholarships. Our prompt payment award worth £1,000 towards the cost of your tuition fee. These will be automatically awarded to students who confirm their place within the deposit deadline outlined in their offer letter.

Scholarships available for 2023 entry

Induction programme:

As a flagship programme, MSc FAFM offers a bespoke online induction to help you prepare for the CFA© Level 1 exam and your MSc studies. This induction is available free of charge to all students enrolled on the MSc FAFM programme. The induction programme will be in Bateman Lecture Theatre, at the Busniess School starting on 4 September 2023 at 10:00.  Please can you kindly complete a short survey by 1st August 2023 as we are now in the process of completing the agenda for the indiction programme.

If you have any question about the programme we ask that you take a look at the Frequently Asked Question on the main Offer Holder page. If you don't find what you're looking for then please email fafm@exeter.ac.uk

Registration:

Registration is the process by which you agree to the University’s current regulations. It is a requirement for both new and returning students to complete registration at the start of your studies in each academic year. Registration for most students takes place online in the Student Record System.

All students will receive a notification when they need to register:

• New Students receive this notification in your Welcome email from Admissions. Before you can register online, you will need to activate your University IT account.
• Returning students receive this notification by email to your University account.
• New international students usually cannot complete University registration until you have completed International Student Clearance, as detailed in your Welcome email from Admissions.
• International students returning to study after an interruption may not be able to complete University registration until you have completed International Student Clearance, please check your "Returning from interruption" e-mail.

How to access online registration:

• Log in to the Student Record System using your short username and password.
• In the Student Record System, if you have been cleared to register you will see a red box "Welcome to online registration". Click on the "REGISTER NOW" link to enter the online registration pages.

Payment of fees:

All fee payments (tuition, tuition deposit, accommodation and other miscellaneous charges) should be paid online via Credit/Debit card or by International Bank Transfer. To pay, please go to the Make a Payment web page.

Supporting Documents:

There are important documents you are required to send for the university to make a decision on your application:

• A transcript (in English or a certified translation) will be needed, giving full details of subject studied and grades/marks you obtained. You will be required to send scanned or certified copies of transcripts and NOT the original
• If you are not a national of a majority English-speaking country you will need to submit evidence of your proficiency in English to the UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) and University's required standards
• One completed reference
• A personal statement

Here's a map on how to get here and take a look at our campus map

Am I required to be on campus for the three week induction programme?

It is advisable to be on campus for the duration of the Induction Programme. 

Where will the induction programme take place?

The first week of the induction programme will be in Bateman Lecture Theatre, at the Business School from 4th September at 10:00. Then from 11th to 22nd September it will be in Streatham Court Lecture Theatre D.

What will the induction programme cover?

The first week will be filled with finance team building workshops and activities, a two-day careers camp, and getting to know what the Business School offers, such as Study Abroad, QTEM and more. The last two weeks of the induction programme will be the CFA lectures.

Will teaching be online?

All teaching will be class-based for 2023/24. However, we advise that you keep checking the university website for up to date information. 

Is there a deadline date to send a new application form?

We encourage all students to apply by the 31st of July in order to give you time to ensure that you can prepare for your time at Exeter. However, should you need to submit an application later, than we would still be able to consider it.

Is there anything I need to do before I start my degree?

You will find all the key information from this link http://www.exeter.ac.uk/newstudents/yourstudies/

How do I register for the MSc FAFM programme?

All students will receive a notification when they need to register. New Students receive this notification in your Welcome email from Admissions. Before you can register online, you will need to activate your University IT account.

When will I get my timetable?

When you have enrolled on to the programme you will have access to your timetable.

What if I find FAFM isn't for me and I want to change to a different programme?

• If you are an offer holder and have not yet arrived at Exeter then you would need to email pgad@exeter.ac.uk and request to change to another course, Admissions would then consider you for the course you would like to change to, and if you meet the criteria you will be issued with an offer.
• If you decide that you want to change your course after September, then you will need to contact the Student Services Hub who will process the change of course. However, this all depends on if there is space on the course you want to change to and depending on how many weeks into starting FAFM you decided you want to change, could influence the decision made as you may have missed too much of the new course to start.

How do I enrol for the CFA® exam?

You will need to register directly with the CFA® institute. All exams will be computer based, and you will need to choose which test centre you would like to take your online exam.

Which CFA® exam(s) will the University pay for?

The Business School will give funding support towards the cost for up to two CFA® exam registration fee(s) taken in February and August 2024. It is at your own discretion if you take the CFA® exam in May, as this will clash with your University exams, so we are highly encouraging you NOT to book your CFA® exam in May.

How much refund will I receive for the CFA® exams?

As a FAFM student, the Business School will give funding support toward the exam registration fee. You must have a valid CFA Institute receipt which covers the exam fee for up to two exams while you are studying on the programme. You will need to pay for your one-time enrolment fee, and we will refund you the exam registration fee only. The exact rebate amount may vary year by year, depending on fees charged by the CFA, and the rates of exchange (if applicable). Please note, our timetable will only support the following two exams: February and August.

If I do not wish to take the CFA® exam, could I get a reduction in my programme fees?

No, you will not receive a reduction in fees as these exams are not part of your university fees.

When will I receive my refund?

You will be given the information on how to claim your CFA® rebate after you have taken your February 2024 exam and you have informed us if you passed or failed. All CFA® rebate claims will be reimbursed before 31 July 2024. The exchange rate from USD to GBP will be taken on 18th August 2023.

If I have already passed my Level 1 exam before joining the FAFM programme, will you still give me a refund?

No, we do not rebate CFA Level 1 exam if you have taken this before you enrolled on to the MSc FAFM programme. However, if you are taking CFA Level 2 you will receive a CFA scholarship.

I have passed CFA® level 1, will you help me to prepare for CFA® level 2?

The CFA® training in September will focus on the Level 1 exam for February 2024. However, we can give you access to training material for the Level 2 exam.

How much of the programme curriculum covers CFA®?

The FAFM programme curriculum covers 70% CFA® CBOK syllabus for L1 and L2, which will help you to prepare for the CFA® exams for both levels.

Where can I get the study sessions?

You can access all levels of the CFA® study sessions free of charge from the link below:
https://www.cfainstitute.org/en/programs/cfa/curriculum/study-sessions.

The Level I and Level II curriculum is also integrated into the CFA® Learning Ecosystem, which can be accessed once you’ve registered with the CFA®.

Can I apply for a CFA scholarship?

As part of the CFA University Affiliation Program, we offer CFA scholarships additional to the CFA rebate to a limited number of students with an outstanding academic record. Please check the eligibility requirements from here.

Please use this application form to apply. Please note that the applicant must also meet the following conditions:

• currently enrolled on the MSc Financial Analysis and Fund Management programme
• have not registered for a CFA exam

When can I apply for a CFA scholarship?

You can apply for a CFA® scholarship once you have completed the following:

• confirmed your place by paying the deposit as requested
• confirmed your attendance by emailing FAFM@exeter.ac.uk

What if I do not get awarded the scholarship?

If you applied but were not selected to receive a scholarship you will still receive the early registration price, regardless of the time of your scholarship application submission. That is, if you submit a scholarship application at any time during the application window but are not selected for a scholarship, you will still receive the early registration price.

Are there any other CFA® scholarships I can apply for?

There are other CFA® scholarships that can be awarded directly from the CFA® institute. Please find out more information from here.

For which CFA® exam can I apply for a scholarship?

You can apply for the February 2024 exam.

When is the deadline date to apply?

The deadline to apply for a CFA® scholarship for the FAFM offer holders is 30^th of August 2023

If I pass the CFA Level 1 exam in February, can I apply for a CFA® Level 2 scholarship?

Yes, you will be able to apply for the second scholarship. You will need to do this before 31st July 2024 for either the August or November 2024 exam.

For further information about the CFA Scholarship please Read and download Student Guide to the CFA Student Scholarships (link to the CFA scholarship guide for students).

Do my university fees include the international study trip?

No, your fees do not include the international study trip. However, you will be asked to pay a deposit of £200 upfront to confirm your attendance, which can be refunded subject to meeting the refund policy conditions. The Business School pays for the costs of the travel, accommodation, the international company visits and study workshops/ lectures with our global university partners.

Where will the international study trip take us in 2024?

We will be planning the study trip in December 2023 and have not yet confirmed the locations we will be visiting.

Will we visit the same locations as previous years?

Our aim is to source partner universities around the world so that we can keep the study trip fresh. However, this takes time to set up so we may visit existing partners.

Will we have time to explore the country we visit?

It is compulsory to attend all lectures and workshops which usually finish between 1pm - 4pm, so you will have some free time to explore.

Where did class of 2023 visit?

The class of 2023 visited Solvay University, Brussels and Dauphine University, Paris