This intensive, one-year, postgraduate Masters programme is very popular. Students have a range of backgrounds but, by the end of the course, all have a firm foundation in business related topics. While some past students have gone on to more specialised studies others have gone straight into employment with the banking and accounting/consulting sectors being particular favourites.
In the second term one option is chosen from each of the key subject areas of economics, finance and management and a fourth option from the entire range on offer.
Option availability subject to staffing and timetabling constraints.
The MSc is completed with a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words. A choice of dissertation subject areas is provided and students choose their specific topic from one of these broader areas. Many of the dissertations are literature-based and students are expected to acquire and use literature search skills using a range of electronic and traditional sources.
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A first or good upper second class degree from a UK University or the equivalent, with evidence of mathematical ability.
English language proficiency shown by one of the following:
IELTS = 6.5 in each element (writing, reading, listening and speaking)
OR
TOEFL with 5 in TWE = Paper based 600 (computer based 250, Internet based 100)
OR
Successful completion of the University of Bristol pre-sessional language course (65% overall in the final assessment with no less than 65% in each component).
Language tests are not required from overseas students who have already completed a three year undergraduate degree in the UK.
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