Finance MSc

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Bath

Program Overview

The MSc Finance at the University of Bath is designed to give you both the theory and practical skills you need to thrive in the fast-moving world of finance. Whether you’re aiming for investment banking, portfolio management, or risk analysis, this program equips you with tools like financial modelling, data analysis, and programming, all taught by experts who work closely with the industry.

Curriculum structure

Year 1 (Full-time)
In your first year, you’ll start by building a strong foundation in finance with units like Fundamentals of Finance and Econometrics and Data Analysis for Accounting and Finance. You’ll also pick up essential quantitative skills in Introduction to Quantitative Finance and Programming for Finance, giving you the confidence to handle real-world financial data. Later in the year, you can choose optional modules such as Investment and Portfolio Management, Financial Statement Analysis and Equity Valuation, or Investment Banking, tailoring your studies to your career goals.

During the summer, you have the chance to dive deeper into a topic you’re passionate about with a Dissertation, or gain hands-on experience through a Summer Internship, helping you apply what you’ve learned in a real-world finance setting.

Focus areas: Financial theory and practice, quantitative and data analysis, programming for finance, investment and portfolio strategies, risk modelling, financial technologies.

Learning outcomes: Apply quantitative methods to solve complex finance problems, make informed financial decisions, communicate insights clearly using advanced tools, and adapt to contemporary challenges in global finance.

Professional alignment (accreditation): Recognised as a high-level academic qualification in the UK, supporting career progression and pathways into professional finance roles.

Reputation (employability rankings): Bath’s MSc Finance is consistently ranked among the top programs globally, reflecting strong employer recognition and excellent graduate outcomes.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Bath, studying MSc Finance is far from just reading textbooks — you’ll actually do finance. From the start, you’ll get hands-on with real industry tools like Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Morningstar Direct, Wharton Research Data Services, Mergent, and FAME, letting you analyse live market data, build models, and get comfortable with the software finance professionals use every day. The School of Management offers modern, collaborative spaces where you can work with peers, and optional summer internships give you a chance to apply your skills in real-world finance roles.

Here’s how you’ll experience learning in action:

Industry-standard tools: Work with Bloomberg terminals and Refinitiv/Datastream to analyse markets, value companies, and carry out real-world research.
Group projects and case studies: Team up with classmates on practical assignments, giving you experience in collaboration, problem-solving, and presenting your findings like a professional.
Optional Summer Internship: Gain real-world experience by working in a finance role, applying classroom learning, and building your professional network.
Employability Hub: A dedicated space for workshops, networking events, and recruiter meetings that help you prepare for your career.
Bath Finance Society (BFS): Take part in competitions, analyst programmes, workshops, and speaker events, connecting classroom learning to the finance industry.
Networking opportunities: Meet alumni and industry professionals through regular talks and events, getting insights and connections that can help jumpstart your career.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduating from the MSc Finance at the University of Bath opens doors to exciting careers in finance. Many of our alumni quickly move into roles like Financial Analyst, Investment Banking Analyst, Risk Analyst, or Portfolio Manager, using the practical skills, industry knowledge, and technical expertise they’ve developed during the programme:

Here’s how Bath helps you launch your career:

Tailored careers support: The School of Management’s Employability Hub and the university’s Careers Service offer one-to-one coaching, CV and interview workshops, and access to employer events — even after you graduate.
Strong employment outcomes: Around 70% of Finance MSc graduates secure a job within three months of finishing their degree, highlighting the programme’s real-world relevance.
Industry connections: You’ll get direct exposure to employers through projects, networking events, and optional internships, with Bath’s strong partnerships across finance and consulting sectors.
Global credibility: Bath’s MSc Finance is highly ranked internationally — Top 50 worldwide and Top 10 in the UK according to the Financial Times Masters in Finance rankings — giving your CV an edge with employers everywhere.
Alumni destinations: Graduates go on to work across finance, banking, consulting, and management roles, benefiting from the strong professional network and employability support Bath provides.

Further Academic Progression:
If you’d like to keep learning, the MSc Finance also sets you up perfectly for further study. Many graduates move on to PhD programmes in Finance or related fields to dive deeper into research, or pursue professional qualifications like the CFA, building on the analytical and technical foundation you’ve gained in the master’s programme.