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MSc Accounting and Financial Management

Course overview

The MSc Accounting and Financial Management course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting and finance principles, developing critical thinking and decision-making skills. The course covers corporate finance, taxation, auditing, risk management, and more, preparing students for a wide range of careers in investment banking, financial analysis, and consultancy. Students will also develop transferable skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership while gaining hands-on experience in the field through practical projects and case studies.

Entry requirements

Standard Entry Requirements

Applicants must have the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.

Applicants should have been taught in English and have sufficient command of English to undertake postgraduate study, or have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or better.

If you did not achieve the required grades but can demonstrate suitable life/work skills, you are still encouraged to apply.

Modules

  • Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics20 credits
  • Corporate Reporting, Budgeting and Control20 credits
  • Corporate Finance and Valuations20 credits
  • Taxation, Audit and Assurance20 credits
  • Investment and Risk Management20 credits
  • Postgraduate Major Project (Accounting and Finance)40 credits

Career prospects

The MSc Accounting and Financial Management prepares students for a range of careers in the accounting and finance industry, including roles in investment banking, risk management, financial analysis, and consultancy.

  • Investment Banker
  • Risk Manager
  • Financial Analyst
  • Financial Consultant
  • Accounting Manager

Teaching and assessment

The MSc Accounting and Financial Management is assessed through assignments, presentations, exams, and a major project. The major project involves in-depth research into a finance-related issue, allowing students to apply their learning to real-world scenarios.

Campus locations

Import and Export Buildings

2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BE

Fees and funding

Fees, funding and start dates can change. The provider source was checked on 2026-08-17; confirm the latest position with the provider before applying.

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