- 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

Accounting and Finance
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
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.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
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.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 67
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 90
English Program Requirements
Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section
Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.
Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills
Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading
Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score
Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section
Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section
Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore
Career
Careers
Preparing you for success
This Masters degree is designed to prepare you for a successful career, wherever in the world you plan to work. We’ll prepare you for your career by teaching you advanced communication and technical skills, team-working and independent research, project-management and the very latest specialist knowledge.
Develop employer-valued skills
An MSc in Accounting and Finance will enable you to develop the professional and financial skills and subject expertise that will make you a valuable asset from day one of your career.
Global demand for accountants and financial managers means you can compete across a variety of services in a huge range of sectors and businesses, from vast multi-nationals to small and medium enterprises, public sector organisations and charities.
Select modules to suit your future career
By carefully selecting the research topic for your dissertation and your optional modules such as derivatives, investment analysis, banking or international financial management, you can develop a specialisation to enhance your employability.
Career paths
Graduates can look forward to working in a diverse range of roles including:
- Accountants
- Auditors
- Consultants
- Financial Analysts
- Portfolio Managers
- Investment Bankers
- Strategic Planners
Potential global employers
- ‘The Big Four’ Accounting and Professional Services firms: Ernst & Young, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC,
- Baker Tilly
- Grant Thornton
- Accenture
- BAE Systems
- Unilever
- Bank of Beijing
- Bank of China (Hong Kong)
- Procter & Gamble
- Coca Cola
- NHS Trusts
- Deloitte
- Chanel
- L’Oreal China
Our Careers & Employability team will help you identify your career path and support your route to a fulfilling global career.
Fee Information
Accounting and Finance
The University of Exeter
United Kingdom, Exeter