MSc Finance and Investment 

at University of Bristol, Bristol

• A strong upper second-class honours degree (65% or higher) or international equivalent in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computing

OR

• If the degree subject is not listed above, applicants must have evidence of an upper second class honours degree which includes three units of mathematics (see Maths qualification requirements) with 60% or above (or international equivalent) in each unit

• Applicants whose grades are slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements, if they have at least one of the following: will be consider

  • evidence of significant (minimum of 2 years in a piad role) relevant work experience in sectors such as Finance, Accounting, Economics, Investment.
  • a relevant postgraduate qualification

• Students with different backgrounds can also apply

• the minimum requirement for entry is typically an undergraduate degree from an acceptable institution that is equivalent to a UK upper second-class degree (also known as a 2:1).

  • Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree from an accepted Indian university with a minimum of GPA of 6/10 or 60% will be considered for admission to a master's degree (the requirement will depend on your undergraduate university and the programme you have applied for)

• If the degree subject is not listed in the main entry requirements, applicants 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
  • Calculus
  • Financial Maths
  • Maths
  • Pure Maths
  • Business Mathematics
  • Business Statistics
  • Computer Science (including programming/algorithms)
  • Data Mining/Data Science/ Data Analytics
  • Derivatives
  • Econometrics
  • Financial Modelling
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Investment Analysis
  • Probability
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Quantitative Research Methods
  • Statistics/Statistical Methods/Statistical Analysis

• If the achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:

  • 5 years work experience in a relevant sector (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Investment or similar)
  • a relevant postgraduate qualification