Accounting and Finance MSc

University of Bath

United Kingdom, Bath

University Rank:#132

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Duration1 year(s)

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Accounting and Finance MSc

About

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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Saudi Arabian qualifications

A Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.

Type of degree

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.

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 Program Requirements

You will need an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5 overall. Your scores for reading, writing, listening and speaking must be at least 6.0.

Career

Prepare for your future

Our graduates have an excellent record of success. 85% of our BSc Accounting and Finance (four year) graduates are working or studying 15 months after their course with an average salary of £31,000 (Discover Uni, 2025).

Recent employers include Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, KPMG and PwC.

Many of our graduates continue their studies and go into academic or research careers.

Both BSc Accounting and Management and BSc Finance are new courses and we don’t have any career data for them yet. But our graduates of comparable courses have an excellent record. 15 months after their course, our business and management graduates have an average salary of £33,500 - £7,500 higher than the UK average (Discover Uni, 2025).

Fee Information

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Accounting and Finance MSc

Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees

See the most recent fees for postgraduate courses.

Extra costs

If we offer you a place on a course, you will need to pay a £1,500 deposit to secure it.

How to pay

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying a postgraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

MSc scholarships

A range of scholarships are available with varying award amounts, with over 50 scholarships available.

Explore School of Management scholarships.

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

Budgeting

As well as the cost of books, you will also need to cover the cost of scanning and photocopying. You should budget at least £100 for this.

Some courses involve engagement away from the University campus, and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs for these optional events.

Accounting and Finance MSc

University of Bath

United Kingdom, Bath

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