MSc Accounting and Finance: The University of Manchester

Course description

Take your skills and knowledge to the next level with the best accounting and finance group in the world. Whether you want to further your professional career, or go on to study for a PhD, this course gives you the qualification you need to succeed.

A career in accounting, financial services or related sectors of the economy requires a high level of understanding of both the theory and practice of accounting and finance. This course is designed to give you a broad-based understanding of the core subject areas with an emphasis on empirical research methods and on accounting and finance practice.

Their wide range of modules allows you to specialise and during the course you have the chance to build on your growing knowledge and expertise by completing a dissertation on a research area of your choice. This, coupled with the support you get from their staff, ensures a first class learning experience.

The MSc Accounting and Finance is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council as postgraduate preparation for a PhD.

Career opportunities

The course provides suitable training for those who wish to take up specialist positions in the accounting and financial services sector of the economy or those who wish to subsequently pursue a research and/or an academic career via a PhD in Accounting and Finance.

Entry requirements:

Normally look for a UK bachelor degree with upper second class honours or the overseas equivalent, with excellent results in accounting and finance subjects.

When assessing your academic record, they take into account your grade average, position in class, references and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

You need to have studied or be studying a degree in accounting and/or finance. They can also consider exceptional candidates with degrees in economics or mathematics.You must have taken a significant number of courses in accounting and finance during your degree, and a major or specialisation in accounting and/or finance in your final year, with top level results in final year accounting and finance subjects. You must also demonstrate a solid background in quantitative skills, econometrics or maths.

Applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce, can be considered but must be able to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting and finance throughout their degree and a final year major or specialisation in accounting and/or finance (as outlined above).  Due to competition for places, preference will be given to applicants with a bachelor degree in accounting and/or finance.