MSc in Accounting and Finance Postgraduate Programme By University of Bath School of Management |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,650 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance theory and learn to apply it in practice. Graduate prepared for a career in either field.


Receive a theoretical foundation in accounting and finance. You’ll learn to analyse accounting information and financial decisions, and how to apply this knowledge in the real world. Our emphasis on technical and practical skills means you will graduate prepared for a finance or accounting career.


You'll work with and learn from industry experts. This makes sure you'll explore the most topical issues in finance practice. You'll also develop technical skills employers look for like:

  • programming
  • financial modelling
  • applications of FinTech
You’ll have the flexibility to choose one of two options for the summer term:
  • do a dissertation (either an academic research project or an applied research project)
  • do an internship
Internships are not guaranteed. Places are competitive and we advertise opportunities to students.


Key benefits

  • Get an advantage in the job market by developing the skills employers want
  • Learn the key contemporary issues in finance practice
  • Make the course your own. Customise the degree to suit your strengths and ambitions by choosing two optional units from a range of topics
  • Share your knowledge and experiences with students from all our finance courses. You'll gain global insight working with students from all over the world.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop in-depth knowledge of accounting and finance theory and learn to apply it in practice. Graduate prepared for a career in either field.


Receive a theoretical foundation in accounting and finance. You’ll learn to analyse accounting information and financial decisions, and how to apply this knowledge in the real world. Our emphasis on technical and practical skills means you will graduate prepared for a finance or accounting career.


You'll work with and learn from industry experts. This makes sure you'll explore the most topical issues in finance practice. You'll also develop technical skills employers look for like:

  • programming
  • financial modelling
  • applications of FinTech
You’ll have the flexibility to choose one of two options for the summer term:
  • do a dissertation (either an academic research project or an applied research project)
  • do an internship
Internships are not guaranteed. Places are competitive and we advertise opportunities to students.


Key benefits

  • Get an advantage in the job market by developing the skills employers want
  • Learn the key contemporary issues in finance practice
  • Make the course your own. Customise the degree to suit your strengths and ambitions by choosing two optional units from a range of topics
  • Share your knowledge and experiences with students from all our finance courses. You'll gain global insight working with students from all over the world.

Admission Requirements

7+
176+
120+
62+
100+
2:1 or above (or international equivalent) undergraduate degree. Your degree can be in any discipline but a quantitative background/aptitude required.
Such subjects include engineering, mathematics, economics and physics. We may consider other subjects if they have enough quantitative content.

30 Jun 2025
1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
20,450 GBP
International
35,650 GBP

Scholarships

Scholarship for Outstanding Individual (courses starting January 2027)

Scholarship for Outstanding Individual (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$13000

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

Scholarship for Academic Excellence (courses starting January 2027)

Scholarship for Academic Excellence (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$13000

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

Master's Worldwide Scholarships (courses starting January 2027)

Master's Worldwide Scholarships (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$6500

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

Access Master’s UK Scholarship (courses starting January 2027)

Access Master’s UK Scholarship (courses starting January 2027)
Master Open

Value

$13000

Deadline

2 Nov 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

MSc application deadlines Overseas: 30 June UK: 31 August Full-time MBA application deadlines Overseas/Europe: 31 July UK applications: 31 August
We offer a range of scholarships for our Masters and MBA programmes. To find out more visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/school-of-management-msc-funding-and-scholarships/ https://mba.bath.ac.uk/funding-and-scholarships/
We travel across the world to give you a chance to meet us and find out about our courses: Recruitment fairs and events (link to https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/school-of-managements-recruitment-fairs-and-international-visits/)
We regularly host both School and programme specific online events, creating opportunities to meet us and find out more about our MSc and MBA courses. To find out more about what’s coming up visit: https://www.bath.ac.uk/events/?f.Department+or+group%7CX=School+of+Management
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