From financial reporting or investment decisions to global efforts to address sustainability, accountants and financial analysts are pivotal to shaping the future of business.
Our Accounting and Finance (MSc) programme will equip you with the skills necessary to succeed in a fast-paced, globally connected and ever-changing business environment.
You’ll gain the knowledge to drive innovation across various business sectors and to understand the integral role accounting and finance play in promoting a more responsible and sustainable global economy.
Through a blend of real-world applications, industry-relevant tools and interdisciplinary perspectives, you’ll develop the ability to interpret complex financial data, communicate insights effectively and make strategic, and informed, decisions under uncertainty. You’ll explore digital transformation, data analytics, and the ethical challenges presented by automation, sustainability, and globalisation.
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.
With your online application you will need to provide:
If you do not have a degree in a relevant area, your application may be considered on the basis of your professional experience. Please provide additional evidence to support your application such as signed and dated employer references.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
We recognise the importance of funding and scholarships in helping you achieve your academic ambitions.
Generous and varied scholarships and bursaries are available.
An employability focus is embedded throughout, including case studies and assessments that mirror the challenges you’ll face in the workplace.
Combining academic depth with real-world relevance, you’ll be provided with a strong platform to embark on a broad range of careers in the accounting and financial services sector. We integrate technical, professional and critical skills to prepare you for roles in accounting, investment, banking, consultancy, management and beyond. Flexibility within the programme allows you to specialise in areas of interest. Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on ethical awareness, critical thinking and sustainability – vital skills in today’s business environment.
Some modules offer the opportunity to undertake Bloomberg certificates, taking advantage of our trading room facility.
Our alumni have enjoyed successful careers in a range of industries, undertaking roles such as Finance Manager, Management Accountant and in consultancy roles. They have been employed by a wide range of sector organisations including Deloitte, Lloyd’s Banking Group and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.
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