Accounting and Finance

Entry requirements

A 2:2 with honours or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related discipline. Candidates may also offer ACCA papers F1-F9. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA(R), ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA.

Prerequisites

In order to apply for the MSc Accounting and Finance, applicants should have passed at least two modules in Financial Accounting at undergraduate level.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• A transformative programme for students interested in gaining deeper insights into accounting and finance
• Hone your analytical and communication skills by writing both a quantitative and qualitative dissertation in a highly supportive environment
• Learn about financial and management accounting processes combined with practical training on leading databases and software systems
• Be equipped with the necessary coding skills to harness the benefits of Big Data and understand how it can be used to detect fraud in corporate accounts
• Take relevant and contemporary modules such as coding analytics, sustainable and responsible finance, financial technology (FinTech), digital business models, and various modules specialising in specific areas of accounting, finance and banking

Accreditations

ACCA

• ACCA is a globally-recognised qualification that can set you on a path towards a promising career as a finance professional. Students taking the BEA3022 Auditing module may be eligible for exemption from ACCA’s Audit and Assurance paper.

CIMA

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is the world’s largest professional body of management accountants with the most useful accounting qualification for a career in business. The CIMA qualification is designed to bring together management accounting, financial accounting and business, so you’ll have the practical skills employers need, making you qualified to work in a wide range of roles. You may be eligible for exemption from up to 11 CIMA exams upon completion of the MSc Accounting & Finance programme.

Information for international students

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.