Our MSc courses last 12 months. During your year with us you’ll have lots of opportunities to add to your learning, and your CV.
Professional Development Programme
Our Professional Development Programme (PDP) runs throughout the year. We've designed PDP to let you take your master's course further. Through a series of optional activities, you'll work with partner organisations and develop skills they look for. PDP gives you the chance to:
put your learning into practice on projects with a range of organisations
make valuable links with our graduates and industry connections
improve your CV
Taking part in PDP can lead to a University of Bath award. This recognises your skills development and achievements during your studies at Bath.
Take your MSc further
Our MSc Careers Team and MSc students discuss the Professional Development Programme and the experiences they've gained. All information below is for master's courses starting in September.
Your year at Bath
We offer so much more than what you'll learn in the classroom.
Your introduction to Bath
Welcome Week
The Big Team Challenge
Careers Support and the Professional Development Programme
Semester 1: September to January
ZISHI Trading Simulation
Rotork Community Challenge
Reading Week
Examinations
Future Business Challenge
Semester 2: February to May
ZISHI Trading Simulation
Sustainable Business Challenge
Reading Week
MSc Consulting Project
Examinations
Summer and beyond
Summer options
Dissertation Boot Camp
University of Bath Awards
Graduation
After you graduate: careers support
All year round support and activities
Your professional and personal development won't be limited to your course timetable. From day one you'll have access to personal career and wellbeing support.
Careers
Our aim is to get you ready for the next step of your professional journey. We have a dedicated careers team and offer career training for all our MSc students. You’ll have access to:
You will not be alone. We have dedicated Student Experience Officers to support you. They provide a confidential advice service and can help with any personal or academic issues you might have. They also organise social and networking events to help you get to know other students and enjoy life outside the classroom.
Welcome Week. Events and talks to help you settle into the School and life at Bath. Meet your classmates, tutors and other key people.
The Big Team Challenge. Meet companies, work on a business task.
Careers support and University of Bath Awards
Semester 1: September to January
ZISHI Trading Simulation. Experience life in different trading roles. Use the tech the professionals use and live market data. Priority given to Finance students. Counts towards a University of Bath Award.
Rotork Community Challenge. Work with other students to support local charities and disadvantaged people. Develop skills that employers want. Counts towards a University of Bath Award.
Future Business Challenge. Meet companies, develop analytical skills, solve a real business issue. Counts towards a University of Bath Award.
Semester 2: February to May
ZISHI Trading Simulation. Experience life in different trading roles. Use the tech the professionals use and live market data. Priority given to Finance students. Counts towards a University of Bath Award.
Sustainable Business Challenge. Work with students from other universities on a sustainability project. Counts towards a University of Bath Award.
MSc Consulting Project. A six-week team consulting project with a local organisation. Counts towards a University of Bath Award.
May:
Examinations
Summer and beyond
Summer options (depends on course): Practice Track, dissertation, internship, Entrepreneurial Project, Entrepreneurial retail start-up or Consultancy project
June:
Dissertation Boot Camp. Get help with your dissertation.
August:
University of Bath Awards
December/January:
Graduation
After you graduate, we offer support to University of Bath graduates for as long as you need us. There is no time restriction. This lifelong support includes:
one-to-one careers guidance
help with applications, CVs, job-hunting and interviews
ongoing access to the MyFuture careers platform and many careers resources
access to Bath Connection, the University's alumni networking platform
Most of our MSc courses give you the flexibility to choose how to spend your summer.
Dissertation
The traditional way to finish a master’s degree, a dissertation is an option on all our MSc courses. You’ll research a topic in detail. This could be either an academic research question or a practical challenge. You’ll review existing research, analyse data and produce recommendations with support from an academic advisor. Our Dissertation Boot Camp will prepare you for all aspects of your dissertation.
Practice Track
Work in teams on a project with an external client organisation. You'll gain experience of setting project objectives, project management and presenting.
The Practice Track is available for students studying:
Apply your academic knowledge in a real job with a summer internship at an organisation. You'll develop your skills, learn about an industry and gain experience of a practical work environment.
We can't guarantee internships, but our MSc Careers team will support you with your job search and at all stages of the application process.
Work on your own or in teams to launch a retail venture. You'll develop a business plan and pitch for seed money, purchase stock, market and run your business. You will have the opportunity to develop skills like relationship building, e-commerce, leadership and communications.
Apply skills, concepts and techniques learnt during your course to a real industry project. Working in groups with one of our industry partners, you'll work on a real business opportunity or challenge. You'll use your team dynamics and project management skills to investigate the issue and recommend solutions.
Consultancy projects are available for students studying:
