Accounting and Finance MSc

Accounting and Finance is a fluid and ever-changing sector, with innovations and best practices continuing to evolve to meet the world’s concerns, on a local and global scale.

During this Accounting and Finance master's you'll assess and apply key technical accounting and finance procedures to real-world scenarios, gaining a thorough understanding of global financial markets and accounting systems. You’ll cover topics such as financial planning, corporate reporting and analysis, financial management, auditing, corporate governance, business ethics and international markets.

A key feature of this course is the integration of accounting and finance modules throughout the taught programme. You will critically evaluate the introduction of technology such as big data, blockchain and the digitalisation of corporate reporting within the Accounting profession.

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any discipline, or substantial experience of working in a business organisation. It is recommended that your previous studies have included quantitative elements.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). The University accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. 

On completion of this course, you will gain the knowledge needed for a career at the forefront of emerging trends in accounting and finance. 

To further enhance your career opportunities, you can benefit from our career guidance service, offering you advice for CV writing, portfolio building and interview preparation. This course will also help you develop the key employability skills that leading employers in this field are looking for.

You will be introduced to the many changes that automation and other technology have brought to these industries. This will help you stand out as a pioneer in this field, giving you a competitive edge in the world of employment.

You will also have the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project in place of a dissertation. This will involve working with an external organisation to help solve a current business problem. The project will be carried out in a small group with combined independent and group work, giving you valuable practical experience to boost your CV.