Taught course

Accounting and Finance

Institution
University of Birmingham · Birmingham Business School
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in Accounting or Accounting and Finance. If your degree is not in Accounting or Accounting and Finance, you must have passed a minimum of four modules in the Accounting and Finance subject areas. These must include ONE module in Financial Reporting/Financial Accounting and ONE module in Finance/Financial Management in the final two years of your degree programme.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Invest in a global career and reshape the future with our MSc Accounting and Finance degree.

The world of accounting and finance is ever-changing, with practice constantly evolving to deal with the major challenges the world is facing. Our programme will strengthen your existing knowledge, develop your skillset in accounting and finance, and prepare you for a successful global career.

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What makes this course different?

Our MSc Accounting and Finance programme is designed to produce specialists equipped with the intellectual, analytical, communication, and ethical proficiencies essential for a distinguished career in accounting and finance.

This course will develop your understanding of the principal theories and empirical research that form the foundation of accounting and finance. You will also master a variety of methodologies to address and resolve real-world challenges. Additionally, you will acquire a suite of transferable skills, including critical analysis, effective communication, and teamwork, which are invaluable for your professional success.

The course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to excel a career in the accounting, financial services and related sectors of the economy.

  • Accounting and Finance graduates are in high demand from a wide range of top employers for their specialist skills.
  • Opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations.
  • Our modules cover topics at the forefront of emerging trends in accounting and finance.
  • Our course has been developed by leading researchers in the field, with a focus on sustainable and responsible business practices.

Information for international students

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

  • TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
  • Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
  • LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

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

Course contact details

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