MSc Accounting & Finance

Applicants should meet one of the following: 

• Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a relevant area (Accounting, Economics or Finance) with a minimum of a 2:2 classification. Students with a general Business Studies degree with a relevant pathway or substantive appropriate module coverage will be considered on a case by case basis; 
• Have a minimum of five years relevant work experience in the field of finance; 
• Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body. In some instances those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from specific taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case by case basis with the Programme Director. 

In general terms graduates from non-financial disciplines will not normally have the pre-existing skills set to succeed on the programme BUT such students are welcome to apply and such applications will be viewed on an individual basis.

A range of bursaries, scholarships, loans and grants are available. Please visit website to find out more.

The demand for highly skilled and knowledgeable finance professionals is now more global than ever before. No longer are London and New York the only homes for large multi-national international financial businesses and institutions. These potential employers are now additionally located in the Middle and Far-East and a postgraduate student is almost as likely to find their first job in Dubai, Bahrain or Shanghai as in the traditional centres.

This demand has been instrumental in designing this challenging suite of programmes. In order to maximise employability the programme learning outcomes are geared towards supplying students with the knowledge, skills and understanding that the finance industry requires.

The ‘Development of professional skills and employability’ module is designed to help you build your professional skills in a way that's different from a traditional work placement. You'll learn how to make the most of resources for career development, create a standout CV, and ace interviews. You’ll also explore how to use social media to boost your employability. Through project-based learning focused on the finance industry, you'll gain insights into the job market, understand what employers are looking for, and develop skills that matter. By the end, you'll feel more confident, professional, and ready to take on the financial job market.​

Compulsory Taught Modules:

• Advanced Financial Management (20 credits)
• Advanced Performance Management (20 credits)
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Banking, Economics & Finance (20 credits)
• Strategic Business Leader (20 credits)
• Research Methods (20 credits)

Optional Taught Modules (choice of two)*

• Capital Markets and Derivatives (20 credits)
• FinTech and Digital Transformation in Banking (20 credits)
• Corporate Finance (20 credits)
• Principles of Islamic Finance (20 credits)
• Management of Finance (20 credits)
• Finance of International Business (20 credits)
• Development of Professional Skills and Employability (20 credits)
• Quantitative Finance (20 credits)
• Econometrics and Data Analysis (20 credits)​

*Please note that optional modules run subject to demand and availability.