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Course summary
Develop in-depth knowledge of finance theory and learn to apply it in practice. Graduate prepared for a career in finance.
Receive a theoretical foundation in finance. You’ll learn to analyse financial decisions and the motivations behind them, 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 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:
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programming
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financial modelling
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applications of FinTech
You’ll have the flexibility to choose one of two options for the summer term:
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do a dissertation (either an academic research project or an applied research project)
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do an internship
Internships are not guaranteed. Places are competitive and we advertise opportunities to students.
Key benefits
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Get an advantage in the job market by developing the skills employers want
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Learn the key contemporary issues in finance practice
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Make the course your own. Customise the degree to suit your strengths and ambitions by choosing five optional units from a range of topics.
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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.
Highly-ranked
We’re ranked:
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Top 100 in the world and top 20 in the UK in the QS Business Masters rankings 2024: Finance
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We’re ranked 2nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance in our undergraduate courses in the Complete University Guide 2025 and top 10 by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2025
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Top 40 in the world and top 10 in the UK in the Financial Times Masters in Finance rankings 2023
Modules
Year 1
Semester 1
Compulsory units:
Econometrics and data analysis for accounting and finance
Fundamentals of finance
Introduction to quantitative finance
Programming for finance
Technology and financial services
Semester 2
You’ll choose 25 credits of optional units.
Compulsory units:
Econometrics and data analysis for accounting and finance
Optional units:
Contemporary issues in finance practice
Financial engineering
Financial statement analysis and equity valuation
Investment and portfolio management
Investment banking
Risk modelling and analysis
Summer
You’ll have the flexibility to choose one of two options.
Optional units
Dissertation
Summer internship
Entry requirements
2:1 or above (or its international equivalent) undergraduate degree. Your degree can be in any discipline but you must have studied a subject with quantitative content.
If you are a UK student and completed your undergraduate degree abroad, your qualification must be equivalent to a 2:1 or above.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
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.
English language requirements
View English language requirements https://www.bath.ac.uk/corporate-information/postgraduate-english-language-requirements-for-international-students/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Tuition fees can be found on our web pages and are liable to increase annually. UK and Islands fees are regulated by the UK government and are subject to parliamentary approval. For all other fees, you should budget for an increase of up to 5% for every further year of study.
For information on tuition fees visit our web pages: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
University of Bath
Claverton Down
Bath
BA2 7AY
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Course contact details
Admissions
Email:mscfinance@management.bath.ac.uk
Phone:01225 383757
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