As organisations respond to the global challenges of sustainability, demand is rising for professionals who offer financial acumen alongside environmental and social insight.
Our MSc gives you the edge in this interconnected field, equipping you with the knowledge and practical skills to support responsible decision-making across business, finance and the public sector. Whether you鈥檙e building on existing experience or entering the field for the first time, you can play a valuable role for organisations seeking resilience in turbulent times.
Modules
Develop your accounting, analytical and sustainability expertise.
Sustainability and ESG knowledge:鈥痚xplore how organisations measure, report and respond to environmental and social challenges
Applied accounting knowledge:鈥痷nderstand how accounting supports sustainable decision-making and strategy
Professional and industry insight:鈥痚xamine the evolving sustainability standards shaping global business
Career-focused development:鈥痓uild skills for the growing number of ESG roles 鈥� from procurement and investment to positions such as Chief Sustainability Officer
Professional recognition:鈥痵tudy with a programme recognised through Warwick鈥檚 partnership with the鈥疘nstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.鈥�
Note that information found by following the links to the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.
These are indicative optional modules which may vary year-on-year.
Teaching and learning
You鈥檒l combine academic study with career-focused learning designed to prepare you for a rapidly evolving professional landscape.
Industry-focused teaching:鈥痚xplore current sustainability reporting standards, ESG challenges and business practice
World-class teachers: be guided by academics at a university ranked among the top 40 globally for Accounting and Finance in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Dedicated careers support:鈥�specialist careers coaching to help you move into sustainability and ESG-related professions
Flexible final project options:鈥�choose between a Dissertation, self-sourced Internship or Business in Practice project tailored to your interests and career goals
Professional support: we鈥檙e a professional development partner with the鈥疘nstitute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.鈥�
The class size for this course is around 20 students.
Students on this MSc will typically receive 27 contact hours per module, via a mixture of virtual and in-person support.
Over three terms you will study seven core modules, and select three optional modules. Assessment of these modules will vary, and you may be assessed by group presentation, individual assignment, or examination.
You鈥檒l then complete the course with one of our capstone modules: Dissertation, Business in Practice, or a self-sourced Internship.
Entry requirements
2.1 degree at undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent.
We welcome
applicants from all disciplines.
We will also consider relevant professional experience or qualifications.
IELTS overall score of 7.0, minimum component scores of two at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above.
Please adjust your country as required:
We welcome applications from students with other internationally recognised qualifications. For more information, please visit the international entry requirements page.
We typically ask for one academic reference for taught courses.
You will be asked to include an email address for your referee(s) when submitting your application and we will contact them for you.
There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
Fees and scholarships
Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course at the start of the academic year, or at the start of your course, if later. Academic fees cover the cost of tuition, examinations and assessment and some student amenities.
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.鈥�
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue, where module-related costs are detailed. Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2026/27 year of study).
Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
Study materials
Travel
Graduation robes and photographs
Find out about the different funding routes available, including; postgraduate loans, scholarships, fee awards and academic department bursaries.鈥�
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Why study with us?
Join a community of thinkers, innovators and Change Makers at a business school that鈥檚 part of one of the UK鈥檚 most respected universities. For nearly 60 years we've helped turn ambition into action, blending academic excellence with real-world so that what you learn connects directly to the challenges organisations face today.
Study alongside students and professionals from diverse backgrounds, building the knowledge, confidence and perspectives to make a real impact. With more than 63,000 graduates across 176 countries, our alumni network opens doors across industries, borders and career stages.
MSc Finance
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6th in the UK and 19th in the world - QS Business Masters Rankings 2026
MSc Management
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MSc Marketing & Strategy
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MSc Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence*
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* Formerly MSc Business Analytics, this course has been reviewed and relaunched as MSc Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence for 2026 entry
MBA
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5th in the UK and 34th in the world - Financial Times Executive MBA Ranking 2025
6th in the UK and 17th in Europe 鈥� Financial Times Global MBA Ranking 2025
11th in the world and 2nd in the UK 鈥� Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking 2024
Learn in state-of-the-art lecture theatres, collaborative study spaces and digital resources tailored to business education and research. Alongside WBS-specific computing facilities, we also provide dedicated careers guidance, wellbeing support and student support networks - helping you build connections, confidence and practical experience throughout your studies.
Careers
We expect graduates of our Finance courses will go to work in areas such as Accounting Sustainability, ESG, Consulting, Technology, as well as a range of other areas and sectors.
We have our own dedicated careers team at Warwick Business School called . You will have access to one-to-one career guidance appointments, CV checks and tailored mock interviews.
Personalised support
The team will support you and help you to understand yourself and your strengths. They can help you to identify possible career paths, and to set and achieve your career ambitions. This helps to boost your employability and helps you prepare for your career.
You can take advantage of personalised careers coaching and advice. Our one-to-one careers appointments can help you if you have a question about writing applications, wish to explore your career options, or need to prepare for interviews and assessment centres.
This is where your journey begins. Our campus is the heart of it all. It鈥檚 more than just a campus - it's the places you visit, the people you meet, the fun that you have; the experiences you have here will be transformative.
Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities.
Our campus is where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and caf茅s, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes鈥� walk from central campus.
Follow our students around campus on our social channels to see their experiences first-hand.
Teaching facilities
Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs. You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas
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Supporting you
Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.
Whether you live on campus or off campus, in private accommodation in the well-serviced local area, you鈥檒l be part of a community to get the most from your experience at Warwick.
Societies and sports play a huge part in community life at Warwick. With over 300 to choose from, getting involved is one of the easiest ways to make friends and share in experiences. Whether you鈥檙e into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.
Why Warwick
Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it鈥檚 where you discover who you could become.
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Warwick is ranked 68th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables
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Coventry is ranked as the 6th Best Student City in the UK, and 43rd in the world.
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Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.
As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.
Applications for courses starting in September and October 2027 are now open.
The on-time deadline for taught postgraduate courses starting in September/October 2027 is 2 August 2027.
We will still accept late applications, however cannot guarantee that the application will be processed in time to complete the admissions process if received in September or there are a number of conditions to meet.
If applying late please include your degree certificates and transcripts, English proficiency evidence (if needed) and ensure referees can submit references promptly to allow time for CAS and visa processing (if applicable).
This information is applicable for 2027 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our web page 'Important information to consider before making an application' in advance of applying to Warwick.
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