MSc in Accounting & Finance 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Bath |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

33,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

30 Jun, 2025Application Deadline

Program 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.

Program 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

90+
176+
6.5+
62+
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 fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

19,100 GBP
-

International Students

33,600 GBP
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One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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You’ll be taught by leading academics in an environment of innovation and discovery. Our teaching staff are leading experts in their subject areas with connections in industry, professional bodies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) around the world. They use their industrial links, research and discoveries to make sure you’re taught the most up-to-date topics. Our outstanding placement scheme helps make sure our highly sought-after graduates can meet the evolving needs of employers.

Our aim is to offer you the best possible learning experience in an ever-changing world. We'll continue to improve your teaching and learning experience, so you gain skills and understanding which are valuable to you and sought after in the real world.

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Our doctoral training centres and research partnerships offer opportunities for students to collaborate with industry, universities and other organisations. If you decide to do your research study at Bath, you'll be joining a stimulating and diverse community. We support and enrich  our doctoral researchers’ experience and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.

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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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