Accounting and Finance MSc

Entry requirements

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Months of entry

September

Course content

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 Master’s course 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 our Accounting and Finance MSc 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.

Aimed at those with an interest in problem-solving and critical thinking, this course welcomes those who have studied accountancy, finance, business, mathematics or economics. It is also suitable for those who have gained relevant professional experience and want to continue to improve their career prospects. Our Accounting and Finance MSc will allow students to develop as effective accountants, finance managers, financial analysis and acquire transferable intellectual, research and professional skills.

This course will help you develop employability skills through business-relevant and research-rich learning. You’ll gain an understanding of how global economic and financial challenges impact business activity and how organisations interact within the business environment. You’ll gain the skills needed to critically evaluate current accounting and finance practices, business ethics guidelines and corporate governance frameworks to propose solutions to global challenges.

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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