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On campus - in person
You’ll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources, library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips, studying abroad and internationalisation experiences.
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Our experts
This course is ideal if you have a basic understanding of accounting and finance, and wish to further your career in this area. We cover theories and the latest issues – and you’ll learn to apply them in practice.”Dr Seun Osituyo
Course Director
Careers
- 91% of Â鶹ӳ» postgraduates have completed work experience by the end of their course (Â鶹ӳ» Career Readiness data at point of graduation 2023/24)
This MSc is informed by current practice and research. This includes the latest issues and developments in accounting and finance, particularly in the arena of ethics and professional responsibility.
Our faculty are at the forefront of this rapidly changing sector. Their teaching includes the most up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in key areas of:
- banking
- management
- accounting.
Exploring complex issues helps you develop your critical thinking as well as decision-making techniques.
On graduation, you’ll have the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in financial or professional services. This course opens up a broad range of careers, including in financial institutions, management consulting, industry or government bodies. It also provides an appropriate grounding for those who wish to pursue PhD-level studies.
I gained practical experience from several accounting firms, including KPMG. This MSc broadened my career paths and deepened my understanding of the industry.”Ricky Huang
Accounting and Finance MSc graduate
Design your future at Â鶹ӳ»
Taking the next step in your career can feel daunting, but we’ll help you to explore, connect and flourish throughout your studies and beyond.
As a Â鶹ӳ» student, you’ll learn how to tackle real-world challenges and have access to tailored programmes of careers support:
- one-to-one appointments with your Faculty Careers Consultant can enable you to identify your career goals, write an effective CV and prepare for future interviews
- entrepreneurship initiatives like StartUp Â鶹ӳ» and Ideas Lab can empower you to turn your concepts into reality.
Explore how our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can support you
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Supporting Student and Graduate Employability Award
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Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award
Working while you study
Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Fees
Fees are not yet set for the academic year 2026/27 – please check back soon. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Living costs
We know the rising cost of living is on everyone’s mind, and affects us all in different ways. Our guide to living costs has been designed to help you plan and budget for life as a Â鶹ӳ» student.
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Meet us
Masters Open Days
Join us at our Masters Open Days to learn more about Masters study, explore our distinctive campus, and meet our teaching and support staff.
Online Masters sessions
Join a live webchat or meet masters students at our online events.
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We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.