We are experiencing an exceptionally high level of demand for the MSc in Accounting and Finance and encourage you to apply as early as possible.
MSc Accounting and Finance
Businesses and governments alike rely on sound financial knowledge to underpin their strategies. Our popular Masters degree aims to kick-start your professional career by delivering advanced modules in the key areas of accounting and finance.
Our programme is delivered by a team of experienced academics and professionals. Practical examples and trading simulations give you the chance to test your knowledge in real-life scenarios. The course gives you a broad appeal and recent graduates have gone on to international careers in the sector. It’s also ideal if you want to go on to further postgraduate study.
Join us and you’ll also get support from our Postgraduate Career Management Centre, helping you develop key skills including networking and negotiating, and putting you in touch with potential employers.
| Length of Course | 12 Months |
| Mode of Delivery | Full-Time |
| Start Date | Early September Each Year |
| Related Courses | MSc Financial Mathematics, MSc Banking and International Finance, and MSc Economics and Finance |
You can choose between a dissertation and non dissertation route. Each route has a certain number of optional modules you may select
| Compulsory Modules | Dissertation Route | Non Dissertation Route | Optional Modules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Methods | Research Methods in Finance | Current Issues in Finance | International Business Finance |
| Financial Reporting & Regulation | Dissertation | Consumer & Corporate Credit | Financial Derivatives |
| Corporate Finance | + One Optional Module | Securities Markets Micro-structure | International Investment |
| Accounting & Organisational Performance | + Two Optional Modules | International Banking & Finance | |
| Applied Finance | Risk & Insurance | ||
| Financial Analysis | Corporate Governance | ||
| Portfolio Risk Management | |||
| Security Investment Analysis | |||
| Information & Organisation Design |
Qualification Requirements
- You should have a good first degree (2:1 or higher) or equivalent in a relevant subject, e.g. accounting, finance, economics, mathematics. Must have a good grounding in quantative subjects. A background in accounting is essential.
- Applicants whose first language is not English will need to attain an IELTS overall test score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any individual skill, or equivalent (e.g. TOEFL).
- If you are not from the UK please visit equivalent qualifications to find out about entry requirements from non-UK countries.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you need to attain one of the following:
- TOEFL iBT: At least 94 overall with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking and 24 in Writing.
- IELTS test you need to achieve a score of 6 or more in each section and an overall score of 6.5.
Fees
| MSc Accounting and Finance | |
| UK/EU: |
£9,000 |
| International: | £16,500 |
Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships which Accounting and Finance students are eligible for.
Career opportunities for graduates of this programme are vast. You will have a broad appeal with employers, as you will be able to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of core accounting and finance principles, and the numerical and analytical skills needed to succeed in this rapidly changing complex environment. Past graduates have gone on to work as management accountants, management consultants, audit managers, finance managers, equity managers and credit risk officers.
Read more. http://business.leeds.ac.uk/masters/careers/
- Kandarp Khanvte
Kandarp Khanvte
The Masters programme at Leeds helped me develop the skills I needed to take on a demanding role, initially within the transaction advisory market and now in leveraged finance. Leeds University Business School boasts strong academic credentials and is recognised in the job market for its high quality graduates.
Kandarp Khanvte, Manager in the Acquisition and Leveraged Finance team at Fortis Bank (a Belgian Banking and Insurance Group). Read more