This full-time Masters in Accounting and Financial Management explore topics related to technology, data, and sustainability so that you can develop the skills needed to tackle modern accounting challenges.
These entry requirements are for the 2026/27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027/28 academic year will be published on 01 July 2026.
Entrance to our MSc programmes is strongly competitive. You can increase your chances of a successful application by exceeding the minimum programme requirements.
Important points to note when applying for this programme
Academic requirements
A UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
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Compulsory courses
Quantitative Techniques for Finance I
International Financial Reporting & Financial Markets
Financial Management & Control
Semester 2
January–May
Compulsory courses
Current Issues in Accounting
Option courses (Group 1)*
Choose 1
Quantitative Techniques for Finance II
Qualitative Research Methods in Accounting
Option courses (Group 2)*
Choose 1-2
Accounting for Sustainability
Investment Management
Blockchain, Governance and Policy
International Climate Finance
Responsible Investing
Summer
May–August
Dissertation
Details of the Dissertation
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