University of Northampton | Graduate Course

MSc Accounting and Finance

Subject Area
Finance & Accounting
Level
Postgraduate
City
London
Awarding Body
Wrexham University
Partnering Institute
Bloomsbury Institute

The Course

Dive deep into accounting and finance and prepare for a career in the financial sector or further academic study.

Develop a deeper knowledge and build skills in understanding corporate governance theories, principles, and mechanisms. Focusing on how to improve the governance of public companies, and how to apply and understand accounting standards the module explains the theoretical frameworks required to prepare financial statements for a number of entities, including groups.

  • Course is accredited by both ACCA and CIMA.
  • At the end of your chosen course, you will be well equipped to work within banking and finance, accounting practice, business and tax consultancy.

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Entry Requirements

At least a second-class honours degree in Accounting, Finance, Banking or a related discipline.

Work experience in an appropriate accounting and/ or finance environment with successful completion of CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW, CPA or CFA professional examinations up to the final stage.

You may also be required to pass an academic interview.

112 UCAS tariff points. We also accept Access to HE and AAT Level 3 qualifications.

EU and International equivalent qualifications may also be accepted.

GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C/4 (or equivalent).

For international applicants, if your first language is not English, you will require Academic IELTS at 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each category).

Applicants over 21 with a Level 3 qualification and relevant work experience may be considered for non-standard entry.

Fees

UK/EU*: £12,000 Yearly
International: £16,500 Yearly
Alumni: £9,000 Yearly

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change and government approval. The amount of funding available for UK/EU students on this course in 2015/26 is subject to us being registered with the Office for Students (OfS). We have applied for registration with the OfS and expect to have a decision in due course.

**Scholarships are available

Teaching and Learning

Throughout your studies you’ll be taught via three methods: lectures, workshops and seminars. The exact format will depend on the modules studied, but you can expect a variety of all three.

Assessments come in a mix of formats, also depending on your chosen options. These include essays, portfolios, exams, reports, group presentation and case studies.

Assessments play a big part in your degree – they are key indicators in measuring your own success, as well as showing your progress to your tutors. If your grades are not as expected, we’ll offer the correct support to ensure improvement.

We constantly monitor assessment results and feedback to make sure our teaching is effective. We adapt our teaching and learning methods to suit our students, offering you a high quality and stimulating educational experience.

Accreditations & Career Opportunities

Our course is accredited by both ACCA and CIMA – studying with us will grant exemptions from 9/14 ACCA and 9/13 CIMA modules.

We offer the maximum number of ACCA exemptions – you’ll struggle to find this across other universities. This means you’ll not only save time but money too. If you dream of becoming a Chartered or Management Accountant, this is one of the quickest ways to achieve your goal.

You can also benefit from free student membership to ACCA and CIMA, unlocking online communities, free resources and career support services.

At the end of your chosen course, you will be well equipped to work within banking and finance, accounting practice, business and tax consultancy.

Of course, other industries and roles are well suited to the skills and knowledge you will gain, and further study is a popular and recommended route for many.