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Full time | Colchester Campus | 1 year | 05-OCT-23

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

05-OCT-23

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Accounting

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Accounting is the measurement and processing of financial and non-financial data within an organisation. At Essex, we encourage you to challenge the perception of accounting within shifting global markets.

MSc Accounting is our flagship Master’s degree of our accounting disciplines at Essex Business School. Accounting at Essex goes well beyond the preparation of financial statements. We teach you to be accountable, act ethically and make financial decisions that positively impact both organisations and society.

This course will advance your knowledge of accounting in both depth and scope. You will master core areas of accounting, such as:

  • management accounting
  • financial reporting
  • corporate governance
  • reporting and analysis

We take a critical view of both financial reporting and management accounting, so that you can be perfectly placed to lead financial decision-making in your chosen industry. You work with students and staff from across the globe, preparing you to work in international markets. MSc Accounting aims to inspire a business-minded and socially driven Essex accounting graduate.

At Essex Business School we champion ethical management and sustainable business. We believe accounting information is the foundation for successful decision-making and further develop your practical accounting skills and theoretical knowledge so you can make a positive impact in the workplace.

Modules

Your dissertation is the culmination of your Masters programme, where you apply the knowledge gained on your course to produce an extended independent piece of work. You generate an original idea, analyse literature and current knowledge and produce a coherent argument that shows your ability to relate theory to practice. Your dissertation will help you develop vital skills for the workplace, as well as the ability to analyse real problems through an academic lens. You are assigned a supervisor for the duration of your project.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£13,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,350

Entry requirements

You need a 2:1 degree in any discipline. Your degree must include either: one module in Financial Accounting and one module in Management Accounting in the final two years of study OR four accounting modules one of which must be in either Financial Accounting or Management Accounting.