MSc Accounting and Finance
2024
Award
MSc
Duration
1 year full-time
Study mode
Full time
Start date
January, May, September
School
School of Business & Creative Industries
Why study MSc Accounting and Finance at UWS London?
Learn from experts
Our inspiring team and esteemed guest lecturers bring a wealth of knowledge and global experience garnered from their extensive careers in both UK-based enterprises and across international markets.
Immerse yourself in the world’s capital
Live and study in London; one of the leading cultural, financial and cosmopolitan capitals of the world.
Build your network
Our alumni network spans across more than 100 nationalities, offering a dynamic platform for connections that can drive your career forward.
Exceptional career prospects
London is a global economic hub, which means there are abundant opportunities for professionals with various skill sets and backgrounds. UWS London careers department will help you to navigate the graduate job market during your studies and up to 2 years after you graduate.
The MSc programme has six core modules that cover the most relevant topics in their field, providing students with a solid framework of knowledge they can rely on in the working world. Aside from the theoretical aspects of the course, UWS London offers the opportunity for students to network through industry speakers and significant peer interaction for a rounded educatory experience.
To complete your Master’s degree, you will need to complete:
- Accounting for Performance and Control (20 credits)
- Audit, Ethics and Corporate Governance (20 credits)
- Corporate Finance and Global Financial Market (20 credits)
- Financial Modelling and Research Methodology (20 credits)
- International Corporate Reporting (20 credits)
- Strategic Financial Management and Analysis (20 credits)
On successful completion of the six core modules, students will move to the Strategic Business Project or the Developing Professional Practice module, which will enable students to work with an employer on a project related to Accounting and Finance:
- Developing Professional Practice (optional, 60 credits)
- Strategic Business Project (optional, 60 credits)
This programme will be taught through a combination of both online and in-person classes, using the virtual learning platform Aula, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical workshops
Learning and teaching:
- Scheduled learning: 36 hours
- Independent study: 164 hours
Assessment:
- Coursework: 45%
- Exams: 45%
- Group work/presentations: 10%
Assessment methods will include:
- Written reports
- Class tests
- Coursework
- Essay
What is MSc Accounting and Finance all about?
This one-year MSc programme will equip graduates with all the skills necessary to enter the ever-changing world of Accounting and Finance. Complex developments in the field require employers to look for graduates who are adaptable and confident in their knowledge, and UWS London strives to prepare their students for this throughout the course. You will not only gain insight and awareness into the contemporary issues facing this industry, but also learn how to apply financial and accounting skills in a practical context, as well as how to use established research techniques to create and interpret data. Additionally, this course allows you to gain a critical understanding of the theory and practices of accounting and financial management.
You will learn how to…
- Use professional software tools to build income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts
- Explore the business strategies of an organisation
- Examine areas of financial management that help support business strategies, such as forecasting and working capital management
- Understand the philosophical and sociological context of business ethics and corporate social responsibility
- Analyse policies and practices in contemporary business organisations
Where will this course take me?
This qualification can help kickstart your career and allows you to be prepared to operate effectively in an accounting or finance area within a variety of international environments. Those who have studied for a MSc in Accounting and Finance have gone on to work in various fields, such as in chartered accountancy, consultancy, financial management, auditing, and teaching, just to name a few. Alternatively, this course would also be useful for those looking to go into trading, banking, and insurance, amongst others. Accounting and finance lie at the heart of every business and so graduates of this course are consistently in demand, particularly in this economy.
Who is this course for?
MSc Accounting and Finance is the ideal course for those looking to further their knowledge and careers in these two areas. Packed with the most up-to-date and advanced teachings, the course provides insight into contemporary issues like financial technology, responsible business ethics, sustainability, and big data.
This course is for you if…
- You’re a graduate looking to start their career in accounting or finance
- You’re a graduate, who already has professional experience working in this field, looking to further their career
- You have or are part of a business and want to enhance your knowledge to help run the business better
Why study Accounting and Finance?
Studying MSc Accounting and Finance not only enhances your knowledge in these areas but allows you to develop both personal and professional attributes that will benefit you in the workplace. In addition to the content taught, such as management accounting and corporate reporting practices, the course will develop your strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills – all of which are imperative to employers. It will also give you exposure to various research methods and methods of data collection and interpretation.
Topics you may cover include:
- Corporate reporting practices
- Environmental accounting
- Sustainable financing
- Investment appraisals and strategic decision thinking
- Corporate governance
- Business ethics and CSR
- Accounting for performance and control
- Internal and external auditing
- Management Accounting
- Qualitative and quantitative research methods
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Further information
You should hold an honours degree or equivalent (minimum 2:2 classification) or a bachelor’s degree with significant and relevant work experience. You will normally be expected to have at least one of the following:
- A degree awarded by an appropriate institution
- A postgraduate award (passed at an appropriate level)
- An appropriate professional qualification such as those from ACCA or CIMA
- Passed a Pre Master’s programme at relevant level
- Relevant work or professional experience
Where candidates do not meet the standard entry requirement, they must demonstrate that they have sufficient relevant professional or practice-based experience to undertake their chosen programme of study. They may be admitted to the programme at the discretion of the programme Admissions Officer/Programme Leader.
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English language proficiency level. The qualifications below must have been gained within two years of the start of your course.
General English language requirements at UWS: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):
- Overall score 6.0
- No sub-test less than 5.5
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
- CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
- CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests
- PTE Pearson Academic English: An overall score of 59 to 64 with no element below 59 (for programmes that require IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5). An overall score 65 to 75 with no element below 65 (for programmes that require IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0)
For further information on English Language qualifications accepted click here.
For applicants who do not meet the minimum English language requirements above, there is an option to apply for the pre-sessional English language programme combined with chosen degree programme. Find out more here.
UWS London provides a comprehensive range of student services dedicated to supporting you at every stage of your academic journey, ensuring your success and well-being throughout your studies.
- Careers & Placement
- Academic Support
- Counseling & Wellbeing
- Student Union
- Free trips and events with TEG Club
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MSc Accounting and Finance
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