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

What is the MSc Accounting and Finance?

Designed with insights from employers and industry, the MSc 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.

You will also develop digital and data skills that global employers want in the Big Data era, offering a crucial edge in the marketplace against other qualified accountants.

There are two routes that you can choose from and, before the end of stage one, you will be asked to elect which of the two routes you will be studying for the remainder of the MSc programme. Route one is a broad-based business and accounting route and Route two, an ACCA Strategic Professional specialised route. For Route two, you are advised to have completed ACCA’s Skills and Knowledge papers in order to be able to take ACCA Strategic Professional level exams alongside the MSc programme.

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
Develop rounded business skills in addition to core accountancy knowledge. Our modern 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

Modules

Route one: Generalist Accounting Route
Stage one:
Academic and Assessment Support (Non-credit bearing)
Ethics and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Cloud Accounting and Big Data (15 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (15 credits)
Data-driven Decisions for Business (15 credits)
Stage two:
Corporate and Sustainability Reporting (30 credits)
Strategy and Finance for Business (30 credits)
Stage three:
Governance and Sustainable Business (30 credits)
Applied Business Project (30 credits)

Route two: ACCA Specialised Route
Stage one:
Academic and Assessment Support (Non-credit bearing)
Ethics and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Cloud Accounting and Big Data (15 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (15 credits)
Data-driven Decisions for Business (15 credits)
Stage two:
Route two students must take Strategic Business Reporting and have a choice of one of two electives, Advanced Taxation or Advanced Financial Management
Advanced Financial Management (30 credits)
Advanced Taxation (30 credits)
Strategic Business Reporting (30 credits)
Stage three:
Route two students must take Strategic Business Leader and have a choice of one of two electives, Advanced Audit and Assurance or Advanced Performance Management
Advanced Audit and Assurance (30 credits)
Advanced Performance Management (30 credits)
Strategic Business Leader (30 credits)

Six-month Professional Development opportunities (exclusive to 18-month programme)

After 12 months of academic study, students who chose to follow the 18-month programme can benefit from a range of opportunities, including:*

Volunteering
Virtual career development (LinkedIn Learning)
A simulation or project via the virtual work experience (Forage)
Paid work placement (face-to-face or online)

Professional Development Planning

Embedded in the 18-month option, the PDP programme can contribute to your success at finding jobs and post-study work visa opportunities. It provides a structured approach to professional development, helping you gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to sustain a career in your chosen field. You will receive additional sessions which run alongside academic terms to prepare for the six months of career practice which may include projects, voluntary works, placement or internship opportunities. *

In addition to your academic study, you can benefit from:

One-to-one coaching
Self-serve skills content for independent study
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses
Speaker events from professionals in industry
Masterclasses to enhance your employability
Employability activities on our Virtual Campus or in-centre
Intensive preparation for interview opportunities if you meet the criteria

*Please note, if you fall behind with your studies and cannot progress on your Master’s programme, you will not be eligible for the placement interview process. The Placements team works with an extensive range of employers to find work placement opportunities for our students. Placements may vary in length and may be paid or unpaid.

Assessment method

The programme features a variety of assessments including coursework and examinations. Coursework is in the form of essays, reports or case studies, while group or individual presentations may be required to assess other competencies.

Examinations will be with written elements or multiple-choice questions and may be unseen or part-seen, where assessment material is released in advance.

BPP University offers flexibility in how these assessments are undertaken, and the programmes will utilise online tools where available to deliver assessments. On occasion, some assessments may require attendance at a physical location.

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’re also a Student Sponsor and are fully recognised and accredited as a Higher Education Institution.

Fees and funding

UK students

£17,100 for the 12-month programme, and £21,400 for the 18-month programme

International students

£17,100 for the 12-month programme, and £21,400 for the 18-month programme

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

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

MSc
full time
12-18 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: BPP Admissions
Email: admissions@bpp.com

Phone: +44 (0) 3300 603 100

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