Accounting and Finance MSc

at University of Leeds

You will explore the essentials of corporate finance and the relationship between accounting information and organisational performance. At the same time, you will build advanced skills in handling quantitative data and examine how modern finance theories are applied to solve complex finance problems.
 

You will gain an understanding of important research methods in finance and their impact on current practice, and explore topics such as organisational performance and financial reporting.
 

You will be able to gain specialist knowledge with your choice of optional modules in a range of subject areas, such as behavioural finance, international banking and finance.
 

To demonstrate the knowledge and skills you gain during the programme, you will design and carry out your own research dissertation in the final semester. This allows you to focus on a topic of your choice, developing your ability to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the industry.
 

Throughout the course we support you to develop the professional skills that will be critical for a successful career in the financial services.

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Quantitative Methods    
• Corporate Finance    
• Accounting and Organisational Performance  
• Applied Finance    
• Advanced Financial Reporting    
• Accounting and Finance Dissertation   
• Critical Skills for the Finance Professional    

A Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or equivalent in a related subject, for example accounting, economics or finance. Must have a good grounding in quantitative subjects.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.

 

Fees

• UK: £15,750 (total)
• International: £29,750 (total)
   

Career opportunities for graduates of this Masters course are vast. You will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of core accounting and finance principles, and the numerical and analytical skills to succeed in this rapidly changing complex environment.

Our graduates go on to have diverse careers as accountants, management consultants, audit managers, finance managers, equity managers or credit risk officers. This course prepares you for a global financial career and graduates have secured roles in companies such as KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, Lloyds Banking Group, Bank of China and Shanghai Pudong Development Bank.