Finance & Accounting courses
MSc ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Our MSc in Accounting and Financial Management stands out by integrating career development directly into the curriculum. We’ve dedicated time and space throughout the year for students to develop crucial employability skills and explore diverse career paths. This innovative approach, combined with our focus on practical, real-world application, prepares you to excel in today’s dynamic business world. Dr Zhifang Zhang Course Director of MSc Accounting & Financial Management
Fees & funding: For further information on the most up-to-date course fees, and our scholarship offering, please visit our MSc Accounting & Financial Management web page.
Start date: Sept 2026
Duration: 1 year, full-time
Entry requirements: You must have, or be expecting to obtain, at least a 2.1 degree at Undergraduate level from a UK university, or overseas equivalent. If English is not your first language, please note that you must meet a minimum overall standard in a recognised test of English. Further details of these tests and minimum overall scores are available on the MSc Accounting & Financial Management web page.
Assessment and modules Over three terms you will complete eight compulsory modules, and select two optional modules. Assessment of these modules will vary, and you may be assessed by group presentation, individual assignment, or examination. You’ll then choose one of our capstone modules: either Dissertation or a self-sourced Internship. Core modules for 2026 entry ■ Accounting and Financial Management Careers and Employability ■ Accounting and Financial Management in Practice ■ Analysing Value Creation ■ Management Accounting for Decision Making ■ Governance and Stakeholder Engagement ■ Data Analytics ■ Foundations of Financial Management ■ Advanced Financial Management.
Optional modules Please note that this is a sample range: ■ The World of Financial Expertise: Critical Perspectives ■ Sustainability Reporting ■ Behavioural Finance ■ Judgement and Decision Making ■ Big Data Analysis ■ FinTech: Digital Currencies and Decentralised Finance. Please note these modules are subject to change.
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Why MSc Accounting & Financial Management?
Launched in 2025, this course dives deep into the dynamic world of accounting and financial management, exploring a myriad of exciting career paths. Take your learning beyond the classroom with our standout feature: a self-sourced three-month placement or internship that puts you at the heart of industry action. This innovative, immersive approach ensures you’re not just studying, but continuously building your professional edge throughout the entire course. Careers and Employability module Our exclusive year-long Accounting and Financial Management Careers and Employability module sets us apart, dedicating valuable curriculum time to hone the critical skills employer’s demand. You’re not just earning a degree – you’re crafting a launchpad for an exceptional career.
Capstone modules ■ Dissertation ■ Internship.
Internship This course offers the opportunity to self-source a summer internship, to increase your employability by applying your theoretical learnings to a real-world industry setting. The Internship module is an alternative to a traditional Research Paper to complete your course.
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