University of Bristol MSc Finance and Investment Fees, Requirement, Application, Deadline 2026.

The MSc Finance and Investment course at the University of Bristol is designed for quantitative graduates seeking expertise in asset pricing, corporate finance, and investment strategies. This a 1-year, full-time course, perfect for roles in India's booming investment and fintech sectors. From September 2026, its core teaching moves to the innovative Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus for enhanced enterprise collaboration.

Course Highlights

• Duration: 1 year, full-time
• Delivery Method: On-campus
• Location: Clifton, Temple Quarter
• Degree Award: MSc
• Unique Features: Hands-on simulations via Amplify Trading; access to professional financial databases; optional units in banking, behavioural finance, and fintech; research-informed curriculum. Experience in using tools like Bloomberg and Refinitiv Eikon.
• Upcoming Start Date: September 2026
• Application Deadline: 27 August 2026 (early applications recommended)
• Annual Fees for 2026: £39,000 (45.63 lakhs INR)

Program Structure

• Total Credits: 180 credits.
• Core Units (examples from catalogue):
  • Asset Pricing.
  • Corporate Finance.
  • Quantitative Methods for Finance.
• Optional Units: Choose 4 from
  • Derivatives
  • Financial Modelling
  • Investment Management
  • Advanced Corporate Finance
  • Banking
  • Green/Sustainable Finance
  • Financial Technology
  • Behavioural Finance.
• Dissertation/Project: 60-credit individual research project—analyze real data, often with industry partners, to address a finance problem.

Admissions Requirements

• Academic:
  • Upper second-class honors (2:1) or equivalent
  • Indian equivalent: 60%+ (or 6.0/10 CGPA) from a recognized university in a quantitative subject (e.g., Finance, Economics, Accounting, Maths, Engineering).
  • If non-quantitative degree, need 3 maths units (e.g., Algebra, Calculus, Statistics) at 60%+
  • A-level Maths equivalent (e.g., Class 12 Maths at 80%+) if lacking.
• English Proficiency:
  • IELTS 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each section) or equivalent (PTE 67+; TOEFL iBT 90+); profile level B.
  • Within 2 years; waivers for English-medium bachelor's.
• Other:
  • CV required if 5+ years relevant work experience (e.g., in finance/investment) or postgraduate qualification.

Career Prospects

• Employability: 95%+ graduates in work/further study within 6 months. Roles: Investment Banker, Portfolio Manager, Financial Analyst, Risk Consultant at firms like Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, Deloitte, or Indian players (HDFC, Kotak).