MSc Accounting, Finance and Management
- MSc
Overview
This highly successful MSc programme is designed for students who aspire to deepen their expertise in accounting, finance, and management topics in their graduate studies. The interdisciplinary approach integrates these key fields and provides a comprehensive understanding that is both academically rigorous and relevant to the current business environment.
Tailored for students from diverse academic backgrounds who have some quantitative training (such as mathematics, statistics, or econometrics), this programme offers a unique blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills. You'll benefit from learning under academics renowned globally for their research in accounting, finance, and management, ensuring you receive cutting-edge insights and a solid foundation in these disciplines.
In teaching block one, you will develop essential skills and foundational knowledge in accounting, finance, and management, preparing you for the advanced topics covered in teaching block two. The curriculum includes three core units, supplemented by your choice of optional units across the key areas of accounting, finance, and management, allowing you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals.
An element of the programme across the whole year of study is a dissertation project, where you can explore a topic of your choice from a range of options. This project will enable you to apply literature search skills using both electronic and traditional sources, culminating in a piece of original research that demonstrates your ability to apply what you’ve learned in a practical, real-world context.
Programme structure
Visit our programme catalogue for full details of the structure and unit content for our MSc in Accounting, Finance and Management.
Entry requirements
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computing (including Computer Science, Data Science etc). A Bachelor of Commerce may be accepted if specialising in Accounting, Finance and/or Banking.
OR If your degree subject is not listed above, you must have evidence of an upper second-class honours degree which includes three different units of mathematics (see Maths qualification requirements) with 60% or above in each unit.
If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date.
We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.
We will also consider your application if your grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if you have a relevant postgraduate qualification. Specific module requirements would still apply.
If this is the case, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing details of your relevant qualifications.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
Go to admissions statementIf English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level G.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels.
If your degree subject is not listed in the main entry requirements, you must have evidence of an upper second class honours degree which includes three units of mathematics with 60% or above (or international equivalent) in each unit. Examples of acceptable units include:
- Advanced Maths (introductory maths does not count towards maths unit requirements)
- Algebra
- Auditing
- Banking
- Business Mathematics
- Business Statistics
- Calculus
- Computer Science (incl programming/algorithms)
- Corporate Finance
- Cost Accounting/Management/Analysis
- Data Mining/Data Science/ Data Analytics
- Decision Analysis and Simulation
- Derivatives
- Econometrics
- Economics
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Markets
- Financial Maths
- Financial Modelling
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Fundamentals of Finance/Accounting
- Game Theory
- Intermediate Accounting/Finance
- Investment Analysis
- Macroeconomics
- Maths
- Microeconomics
- Portfolio Management
- Principles of Accounting/Finance
- Probability
- Pure Maths
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Statistics/Statistical Methods/Statistical Analysis
- Taxation
Fees and funding
- Home: full-time
- £18,000 per year
- Overseas: full-time
- £33,000 per year
Fees are subject to an annual review. For programmes that last longer than one year, please budget for up to an 8% increase in fees each year.
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Alumni discount
University of Bristol students and graduates can benefit from a 25% reduction in tuition fees for postgraduate study. Check your eligibility for an alumni discount.
Funding and scholarships
Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.
Career prospects
Throughout your studies, you will develop academic skills that are relevant for employment, such as analysis, synthesis, and critical thinking.
In addition to the general services provided by the University and the Business School, our programme offers specific career support to enhance your employability. These include career talks, networking events with practitioners and entrepreneurs in the industry, and social events with alumni.
Graduates of this programme go on to work for major companies such as Deloitte LLP, PwC, EY, and JP Morgan Chase, taking up roles in auditing, analysis, accounting, and management trainee. These tailored career events, combined with the robust academic training, equip our students with the skills and connections needed to thrive in their chosen careers.
Contact us
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