University of Bath · Full-time
Finance
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 appl…
MSc1 yearFull-time
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School of Management · Business and management
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: - 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 five 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. Highly-ranked - Top 100 in the world and top 20 in the UK for in the QS Business Masters rankings 2026: Finance - 2nd in the UK for Accounting and Finance in our undergraduate courses in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 3rd by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2026 - Top 50 in the world and top 10 in the UK in the Financial Times Masters in Finance rankings 2025
Getting in
As the university states it
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.
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