Finance (January start) MSc Postgraduate Programme By University of Bath School of Management |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

35,650 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

12 Dec, 2026Application Deadline

Scholarship

4Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop in-depth knowledge of finance theory and learn how to apply it in practice. This MSc prepares you for careers across finance and related fields. You'll learn to analyse financial decisions and the motivations behind them while developing the technical and practical skills employers value, including programming, financial modelling and FinTech applications.

You can tailor the course to your strengths and career ambitions by selecting optional units from a range of finance topics. This flexibility allows you to customise the degree to suit your interests and career goals.

During semester 3, you can choose to complete either:

  • a dissertation through an academic or applied research project, or
  • an internship.

Internship places are competitive and are not guaranteed.

Employability and careers:

Among MSc Finance course graduates from the class of 2024 (September start), 79% were employed six months after completing their course and 60% were working in the UK. Employed graduates had an average salary of £37,000, with the highest reported salary being £140,000.

Recent graduate employers include the European Central Bank, Bloomberg, KPMG, BNP Paribas CIB, RBC Capital Markets, Bank Muscat and FNZ Group. Graduates go on to careers across financial services, investment banking, accounting, consulting and related sectors.

You'll have opportunities to apply what you learn and develop professional skills throughout the course. You'll work with and learn from industry experts, explore current issues in finance practice and collaborate with partner organisations through optional projects.

You'll also have access to specialist financial databases and terminals including:

  • Bloomberg
  • Refinitiv Workspace
  • Morningstar Direct
  • Wharton Research Data Services
  • Mergent
  • FAME

The School of Management provides dedicated careers support, including access to a careers adviser, customised career workshops, internship opportunities and specialist support for entrepreneurs and international students.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Develop in-depth knowledge of finance theory and learn how to apply it in practice. This MSc prepares you for careers across finance and related fields. You'll learn to analyse financial decisions and the motivations behind them while developing the technical and practical skills employers value, including programming, financial modelling and FinTech applications.

You can tailor the course to your strengths and career ambitions by selecting optional units from a range of finance topics. This flexibility allows you to customise the degree to suit your interests and career goals.

During semester 3, you can choose to complete either:

  • a dissertation through an academic or applied research project, or
  • an internship.

Internship places are competitive and are not guaranteed.

Employability and careers:

Among MSc Finance course graduates from the class of 2024 (September start), 79% were employed six months after completing their course and 60% were working in the UK. Employed graduates had an average salary of £37,000, with the highest reported salary being £140,000.

Recent graduate employers include the European Central Bank, Bloomberg, KPMG, BNP Paribas CIB, RBC Capital Markets, Bank Muscat and FNZ Group. Graduates go on to careers across financial services, investment banking, accounting, consulting and related sectors.

You'll have opportunities to apply what you learn and develop professional skills throughout the course. You'll work with and learn from industry experts, explore current issues in finance practice and collaborate with partner organisations through optional projects.

You'll also have access to specialist financial databases and terminals including:

  • Bloomberg
  • Refinitiv Workspace
  • Morningstar Direct
  • Wharton Research Data Services
  • Mergent
  • FAME

The School of Management provides dedicated careers support, including access to a careers adviser, customised career workshops, internship opportunities and specialist support for entrepreneurs and international students.

Admission Requirements

176+
90+
6.5+
62+
2.2 to 2:1 or above (or its international equivalent) undergraduate degree depending on the institution attended. Your degree can be in any discipline but a quantitative background/aptitude required.
If you are a UK student and completed your undergraduate degree abroad, your qualification must be at least equivalent to a 2:2 to 2:1 or above depending on the institution attended.
Work experience: In exceptional cases, relevant work experience may be a substitute for the degree requirement. You should have no more than three years’ relevant work experience.

12 Dec 2026
1 Year
Jan

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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