Webinar: Study Accounting and Finance at Bristol

In this webinar the University of Bristol will explain how a master’s degree in accounting and finance will prepare you for a successful future in a range of careers and opportunities globally. 

The session will cover:

• Overview of accounting and finance masters’ programmes at Bristol 
• Potential career destinations and employability support 
• Scholarships and how to apply 
• Student life, societies and support available for international students  

Who are Bristol?

The University of Bristol is ranked top 10 in the UK and 62nd globally (QS 2022) and linked with an incredible 13 Nobel prize winners. It presents excellent career prospects and is among the world top 50 for graduate employability (QS, 2022). The city of Bristol also boasts multiple accolades including ‘Best place to live’ in UK (Sunday Times, 2017), ‘Most vegan friendly city’ (save on energy, 2021), and ‘UK’s Kindest city’ (52 lives, 2020).

Academic reputation 

Our degrees are informed by research, ranked sixth in UK for real-world impact (THE analysis of REF 2014). This means that will be taught by academic staff whose cutting-edge research is having direct impact on the real world by shaping policy and practice in the accounting and financial sectors and beyond. 

Teaching excellence 

We have a reputation for producing high-quality graduates with strong quantitative skills and a global outlook. Our industry relevant courses combine theoretical and technical education with an understanding of how to tackle the many questions and challenges faced by those working in finance today. We are rare among research-intensive UK universities in showing our commitment to teaching by establishing a distinct teaching-focussed (rather than research-active) career path for academics. This means that student learning comes first. We also pride ourselves in having small class sizes on most courses. 

Careers and employability 

Your future opportunities are supported by the University’s Careers Service, and the Professional Liaison Network, who provide a range of work experience, professional mentoring and networking events. Our alumni go on to work in a wide range of careers, and Bristol is among the 10 most targeted universities by top UK employers (HighFliers 2021). Our graduate career destinations include the Big 4 accounting firms KPMG, PwC, EY and Deloitte as well as many other businesses and not-for-profit organisations. 

We are international 

We welcome international staff and students from over 120 countries across the world. This creates a vibrant and diverse study experience. Furthermore, our Global Lounge provides activities and events throughout the year to celebrate key international events, learn new languages and educate about one another’s cultures – enabling you to generate new and diverse friendships that last a lifetime.