Course summary
Kick-start your career with an MSc in Accounting and Finance at BSU
- Boost your employability with a degree aligned with professional bodies.
- Develop the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in the sector.
- Open to anyone with an interest in finance, you’ll learn the analytical and critical thinking skills necessary in any role.
Modules
CThe MSc Accounting and Finance programme runs over one year full-time and two years part-time. It's divided into three trimesters. Each trimester offers a balanced combination of teaching in class, practice-led assessment/projects, group/peer learning, simulation and real-world case studies, equipping students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed for success in the field of accounting and finance. Through completing this course, you'll be prepared for high-level roles in industry or further academic research. In the first trimester, you'll be introduced to core concepts in accounting and finance. You'll engage in lectures, seminars, and workshops designed to develop both your analytical and critical thinking skills and your practical knowledge of financial reporting, corporate governance, and risk management. You'll be encouraged to develop a foundation of expertise in key financial and accounting tools while beginning to apply these in real-world contexts through case studies and practical projects. In the second trimester, you'll deepen your understanding of more advanced topics such as advanced corporate reporting and international financial markets. The programme’s focus shifts to more specialized areas and you'll explore global financial trends, regulatory issues, and complex accounting techniques. You'll also begin preparing for your Dissertation or Consultancy Project, identifying a research topic or practical business challenge that aligns with your career interests. You'll be supported by academic staff and/or industry professionals to make sure your research and project work is both academically rigorous and professionally relevant. In the final trimester, you'll focus on completing your Dissertation or Consultancy Project. Through completing this project, you'll demonstrate your independent research skills and professional competencies. You'll receive ongoing support and guidance from your academic supervisors and peer feedback and there will be opportunities for collaboration. The trimester will end with presentations or project showcases, giving you the opportunity to show your expertise and your professional readiness.
Assessment method
You’ll work independently and as part of a team, including for assessments.
Entry requirements
Students from all subjects are welcome. Those from non-business, accounting or finance related subjects need to demonstrate a strong desire to succeed. You'll have, at minimum, a lower second-class honours UK or minimum 55% in ROI degree (or equivalent overseas NARIC qualification), or equivalent professional experience through APL or APEL (including at least two years' work experience). See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) web page to learn more. If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. We're looking for a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please be aware that the fees for 2026/2027 are currently being calculated and will be updated here soon.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN