Why study MSc Finance at BU? 

  • Build on your knowledge: For those with a background in finance or a related subject.
  • Learn in different ways: Mix of theory and hands-on practice.
  • Shape your own learning: Pick optional units that match your interests and goals.
  • Explore a topic you care about: Complete an independent research project in your chosen area.
  • Understand key areas of finance: Cover topics like risk, derivatives, data analysis, and financial modelling.
  • Enhance your employability: Optional 30-week placement in the UK or abroad, with Bournemouth being home to many large financial companies such as J.P.Morgan. 

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditations

  • This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas. 
  • Students will enter the Management Level with 11 exemptions towards the CIMA Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting (CIMA Adv Dip MA).

Business Graduates Association

  • Membership with the Business Graduates Association provides you with career development tools, including CV-building services and job search tools, along with webinars and social events for networking and skill enhancement

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, January 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)

Duration:

September: 1 year full-time, 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time, 2 years with optional 30-week work placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Required subjects:

Finance, Accounting, Economics or courses with elements of these subjects

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in a required subject or equivalent.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.5 (Academic) with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.