MSc Accounting, Finance and Management

University of Bristol

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 and investigate a topic 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. This programme will be taught at our cutting-edge Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, where enhanced links with businesses will provide you with real-world knowledge, networks and skills to succeed once you graduate. You’ll also benefit from access to a range of student services and other facilities at our vibrant Clifton Campus.