Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree in Accounting or Finance (this includes single honours degrees and joint degrees paired with an unrelated discipline), or Commerce degrees with Accounting/Finance/Accounting and Finance specialisms.

OR

If your degree is not listed above, 6 modules are required at a 2:1 level. You must have Financial Accounting and Management Accounting. The other four modules should demonstrate Accounting and Finance knowledge – indicative title of modules could be:

Accounting in Society, Accounting Information Systems, 'any variation of' accounting (for example, corporate accounting), Auditing, Banking, Corporate Finance, Corporate Reporting, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Derivatives, Financial Management, Financial Management and Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Risk Management, Financial Technology, Fundamentals of Accounting, Fundamentals of Finance, Intermediate Accounting, Intermediate Finance, International Finance, Principles of Accounting, Principles of Asset Pricing, Principles of Finance, Quantitative methods for Finance.

We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply.

If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae/résumé) when you apply, showing:

• evidence of 5 years work experience in Accounting and Finance related roles such as Financial reporting, Management accounting, Auditing.
• a relevant postgraduate qualification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc Accounting and Finance programme encourages deep understanding, innovative thinking, and problem-solving skills in accounting and finance. This taught postgraduate programme emphasises research and analytical capabilities that are essential for a successful career. It builds on your existing knowledge of technical aspects of accounting and finance, enhancing your ability to critically evaluate and apply these techniques in practice.

In the first term, you will explore contemporary issues in accounting and finance through engagement with research literature. You will also develop key skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The second term allows for further specialisation through a range of elective units, supporting diverse interests and career ambitions.

The final part of the programme is a research-based dissertation, undertaken with academic supervision. This project involves identifying and investigating a topic in accounting and/or finance, sourcing and analysing relevant data, and drawing evidence-based conclusions. The dissertation develops analytical and critical thinking skills highly valued by employers in finance, accounting, consulting, and related sectors, while also providing a strong foundation for those considering doctoral study.

This programme equips you with advanced technical and analytical competencies required for graduate-level and leadership roles in accounting, finance, investment banking, consulting, and business. Its strong conceptual foundation and practical focus will support your career ambitions, whether you are pursuing professional roles in industry or considering academic research pathways.

Information for international students

See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website

Fees and funding

Further information on funding for prospective UK and international postgraduate students.