MSc Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

This course provides a high level of knowledge in accounting and finance. To ensure you can follow the course and succeed, you will need the following:

• Bachelor’s degree (2:2 minimum) or equivalent international qualification from a UK or recognised international university (all international qualifications will be assessed for equivalency) in a relevant subject area of accounting and finance.

Don’t meet the entry requirements? If you have other qualifications or work experience, contact us to discuss your options.

Months of entry

February, April, May, September

Course content

Designed with insights from employers and industry, the MSc in Accounting and Finance will provide you with an integrated academic and professional training environment in which you will develop the knowledge, understanding and skills to excel in a variety of professional business and accounting roles. 

Why study the MSc Accounting and Finance?

• Each element of this course is applied to real-world situations, so you can make an impact with your future employers from day one
• MSc modules in Digital and Data have been designed in consultation with global accountancy firms to complement the skills gap in high levels within the profession
• Includes Academic and Assessment Support, a non-credit bearing module which will help you build a strong foundation of academic skills
• Innovative learning platform where you can access all the learning materials, connect and find help from tutors and fellow students
• Our 18-month Professional Development Planning programme can help contribute to your success at finding jobs and post-study work visa opportunities

Assessment method

• Coursework (essays, reports or case studies, group & individual presentations)
• Examinations (written and multiple-choice questions and may be unseen or part-seen)

Modules

Route one: Generalist Accounting Route

• Academic and Assessment Support (0 credits)
• Ethics and Professional Skills (15 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (15 credits)
• Cloud Accounting and Big Data (15 credits)
• Data Driven Decisions for Business (15 credits)
• Strategy and Finance for Business (30 credits)
• Corporate and Sustainability Reporting (30 credits)
• Governance and Sustainable Business (30 credits)
• Applied Business Project (30 credits)

Route two: ACCA Specialised Route

• Academic and Assessment Support (0 credits)
• Ethics and Professional Skills (15 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (15 credits)
• Cloud Accounting and Big Data (15 credits)
• Data Driven Decisions for Business 15 credits 
• Strategic Business Reporting (30 credits)
• Advanced Financial Management or Advanced Taxation (30 credits)
• Strategic Business Leader (30 credits)
• Advanced Audit and Assurance or Advanced Performance Management (30 credits)

Professional Development Planning (exclusive to 18-month programme)

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Information for international students

We welcome students from around the world, offering a culturally diverse study environment, with our specialist service helping choose your study location, correct visa, finance option and even somewhere to live.

We welcome students from around the world to undertake their legal training with us. Our MSc Accounting and Finance qualifies for a student visa.

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Fees and funding

To widen access to the legal profession, we offer a range of funding options and loans to help you finance your studies.

Please visit our website to find out more about funding your studies.