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Accounting and Finance MSc

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Full time | Derby Campus | 1 year | 20-JAN-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

20-JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Accounting

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course description

Offering a challenging and intellectually stimulating learning experience, our MSc Accounting and Finance prepares you for ACCA professional level examinations alongside a highly respected masters qualification.

  • Develop your financial techniques and knowledge to an impressive level through an exciting combination of technical and strategic learning
  • Improve your employability with key skills in critical thinking, communication, team work, leadership and management
  • Learn in an accredited ACCA and CIMA study centre, drawing on the expertise of professionally qualified staff who have both industry and academic experience
  • Take the opportunity to go on a short to medium-term finance internship, so that you benefit from relevant work experience while studying for your masters.

Enhance your career prospects

We deliver thorough and inspirational training. You’ll extend your practical skills in the core areas of finance and accounting, gain a strong theoretical framework of knowledge and develop important research and analytical abilities.

The MSc offers a dual approach to learning which will help you create a CV of real interest and substance. You can start working towards your ACCA professional level papers in parallel to studying for your masters qualification, with comprehensive support and guidance from your personal tutor throughout.

When you’ve completed the course, you’ll be fully equipped to advance your career within an increasingly complex and global business environment.

Careers

There is always a demand for professional accountants and the MSc Accounting and Finance will equip you to embark on a new career – or advance your existing career – in many diverse roles and sectors, anywhere in the world.

Our graduates have taken up accounting and finance careers in both public and private sector businesses, ranging from local practices to multinational accounting firms.

The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc.

Modules

Independent Study: Research Methods (20 Credits)
Independent Study: Dissertation (40 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,900

Entry requirements

Students need to have a good honours degree with an accounting background. To take advantage of the dual learning offered by the MSc programme, they will need: a good honours degree in Accounting which provides exemptions from the first 9 ACCA papers or to have passed ACCA F1-F9; to be registered with ACCA-this will be their own responsibility.