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    MSc 1 year full time

Course Description

Become an expert in auditing, corporate governance and tax through our MSc Accounting and Finance degree. You’ll also have a rare opportunity to study international accounting and taxation. This course will prepare you for a variety of careers in accountancy and other sectors.

This master’s in accounting and finance is ideal if you have studied in accountancy, business, mathematics, or economics. It’s also suitable if you have relevant professional experience and want to improve your career opportunities.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree or an accepted equivalent qualification, with at least 7 modules in either of these subject areas:

  • accounting
  • auditing

We’ll consider the following professional qualifications if you have an unrelated degree subject:

  • Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Work experience in Accounting is not a requirement but can compensate for unrelated degree subject/grades.

We do not accept the following subjects:

  • Language Studies – degrees that focus on learning a language or how to translate, such as ‘Business English’, ‘Applied English’, or ‘Translation’, are not acceptable. However, this restriction does not apply to ‘English’ and ‘English literature’ degrees of the kind taught in the UK.
  • Art/Design/Vocational Studies – degrees that focus on learning a particular form of art, craft or vocation. These include degrees in art, graphic design, photography, television broadcasting, script writing, or performance/dance.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

During your time as a postgraduate in accounting and finance, you’ll have opportunities to build a large network with international firms and industry experts.

You could develop a career in: 

banking
financial institutions  
accounting/consulting firms 
Our graduates have gone on to work in the UK and internationally for organisations including: 

KPMG 
Mars Chocolate 
Zurich 
National Health Service (NHS) 

Module Details

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