What you will study
You’ll gain a solid understanding of main financial and management accounting systems and how they are applied in decision-making.
You’ll learn econometric techniques and take modules in the foundations of accounting and finance, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s ever-changing global business environment.
The core modules of our masters in Accounting and Finance explore both industry-relevant theory and the quantitative techniques you’ll need to understand related literature and carry out empirical investigations.
Professional recognition
MSc - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
MSc - Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA)
Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA).
Exam exemptions from accountancy bodies
Graduates of the MSc Accounting and Finance course can apply for examination exemptions from several accountancy bodies, such as:
- ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants)
- CIMA (the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants)
- ICAEW (the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales).
This can be done directly through the individual professional organisation’s website on successful completion of the course.
Entry-level exemptions for the ACCA and ACA accountancy professional bodies: when you complete this one-year course, you'll have the opportunity to apply for some exemptions from ACCA and ACA, giving you a head-start with the accreditation process.
Significant CIMA exemptions: on successful completion of your studies, you'll qualify for numerous exemptions from CIMA, the management accountancy chartered body.
Apply for CFA funding (one level exam)
If you’re interested in gaining the CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) you'll have the chance to apply for a part-funded CFA scholarship.