MSci Finance with Innovation
About this course
MSci in Finance with Innovation, a finance degree that combines quantitative techniques with practice-based learning delivered by the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum shares its core finance content with the BSc Finance, providing training for the financial services industry, economic consultancy, government departments, central banks and regulatory agencies. Teaching takes place across the Clifton Campus and the Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus, and the programme is accredited by IOEE. Collaborative group work forms a core component of the learning approach, involving joint projects with students from other innovation disciplines. Students learn to apply design thinking methods to develop enterprises, evaluate products and services, and build a portfolio of work ranging from live client projects to entrepreneurial ventures.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics, or A*AB including A in Mathematics IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including Mathematics with either 6 at Higher Level (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations) or 7 at Standard Level (Analysis and Approaches) BTEC: DDD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma and A in mathematics at A-level (or equivalent) Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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What students say
Based on about 114 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 30%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 50%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Finance with Innovation at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £56,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £47,000 and £75,000.
What do graduates of MSci Finance with Innovation at University of Bristol do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Finance with Innovation at University of Bristol?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Finance with Innovation at University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Finance with Innovation at University of Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.