MSc Accounting

Course unit details

During the course you will be taking 180 credits in all. The eight taught units during semester one and two total 120 credits and consists of both compulsory and optional taught units which can be viewed in the list below.
 

Over the summer period, you will carry out your Research Dissertation, worth 60 credits.  Examples of recent accounting and finance dissertation project topics include:

• Performance reporting by UK listed firms under IFRS
• Audit practice and professionalization
• Management control systems in organisations
• Field-based qualitative research on management accounting innovation and change
• Audit markets in emerging economies
• Corporate governance and quality of earnings
   

Course unit list

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Advanced Management Accounting
• Corporate Financial Reporting
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Quantitative Research Methods in Accounting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• International Accounting Practice and Regulation
• Corporate Governance
• Assurance and Credible Corporate Reporting
• Elements of Market Based Accounting Research
• Accounting & Financial Perspectives for Small Medium Enterprises

We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.

• You need a degree in accounting or overseas equivalent. Excellent results in accounting subjects are preferable, although a relevant and advanced UK professional accounting qualification (or overseas equivalent) will also be considered
• We also consider applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce or economics. Due to competition for places, we give preference to applicants with an undergraduate degree in accounting
• You need to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting throughout your degree, and a final year major or specialisation in accounting will also be considered.
• We highly recommend GMAT or GRE and anticipate a well-balanced score with a strong performance in the quantitative sections. 
   

IELTS 

• 7.0 overall and no other element below 6.5

MSc (full-time)
 

• UK students (per annum): £20,000​​​​​​​
• International, including EU, students (per annum): £32,000

This course will help to enhance your abilities, skills and knowledge. It will prepare your for a career with top firms in the accountancy profession.  In addition, if you have overseas professional accounting qualifications, successful completion of the course can boost your career.