Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no element below 5.5
A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and GCSE or equivalent at grade C/grade 4 or above in mathematics.
If you do not have an honours degree, you will need to show us evidence that you know enough about the relevant subjects to understand the course materials. For example, you might have a professional qualification, training or work experience in a relevant field (contact the postgraduate admissions team to find out more).
Enhance your career prospects with a course that equips you with the knowledge and skills that you need to gain high-level positions in the accounting and finance industries.
Whether you are looking to enhance or forge your career in the accounting and finance domain; this is the course for you.
We offer you practical experience of industry-standard methods, tools and data; set in a global context and taught by international staff. This course also offers intensive case study research on some of the modules aiming to demonstrate the highly practical aspect to it.
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What you will study
This course is underpinned by the latest research and best practice. Modules have been developed to provide you with up-to-date and relevant knowledge of accounting, finance and research methods. Year 1 is made up of six core modules, one optional module and a research project. Year 2, the Professional Placement Year, is optional and offers a full year of work experience.
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Year 1
Core modules
Auditing and Control
Market-based Accounting
Management Accounting
Financial Modelling and Research Methods
Corporate Finance and Financial Statement Analysis
Financial Accounting and Financial Management
Optional modules
International Money and Finance
Financial Reporting
Research project
Research Project
Year 2 (optional)
The professional placement year is optional. It takes place after the full-time year. It allows students to do a 12-month work placement as part of their course. The work placement is an assessed part of the course and is therefore covered by a Student Route visa. Find out more about the postgraduate work placement scheme.
Modules
Professional Placement
This course can help lead to careers in financial services, corporate finance, treasury or banking sectors. Typical roles may include accountant, trader, financial analyst, investment banker, portfolio/fund manager and other finance positions.
Graduates have gone on to work for KPMG, PWC, Deloitte, Bank of America Merriill Lynch, GE Healthcare, Shell Company, Baker Tilly, McLaren Automotive Ltd, Credit Suisse, AXA and Santander.
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
