Overview

Why this course?

The course gives you an international perspective on the theory and practice of accounting. You’ll study financial management and securities markets. There’s a particular focus on the move towards harmonisation with international accounting standards and the impact of leading standard-setting authorities.

The International Accounting & Finance course delivered by Strathclyde Business School provides you with:

an international perspective on accounting theories of income and value
critical awareness of international accounting standards and their implementation
sound understanding of financial theory and analysis
appreciation of the nature and functioning of financial markets and institutions
ability to apply analytical techniques in practice

You’ll studyThe taught component of the course is covered in the first two semesters. Core modules include Principles of Finance and Accounting & Financial Analysis. Elective modules include Advanced Corporate Finance and Applications Advanced Accounting.The research project will take up the third (summer) semester.You’ll be assessed on your ability to select and apply relevant theory and research methods. This work may be linked to an issue raised by, or a problem to be solved for, an employer.

Careers

This course is suitable for those intending to develop their careers in finance, broadly defined as:

corporate finance
security analysis
portfolio management
options and futures
treasury management
the functioning of financial institutions and markets
financial decision-taking in the public sector

Programme Structure

Course content

Semester 1

Principles of Finance
Accounting & Financial Analysis
Quantitative Methods for Finance
International Financial Markets & Banking

Semester 2

Advanced Corporate Finance & Applications
Advanced Accounting
Management Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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125

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80

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum second class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent (view the entry requirements for your country) in:

accounting

economics

business studies

maths

statistics

computing

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32600 GBP / year

≈ 32600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

There are scholarship opportunities available for students applying for this course. Opportunities include:

Accounting & Finance Scholarships

Scottish students

Students living in Scotland can find out more about funding from the Student Awards Agency Scotland.

English students

Students ordinarily resident in England may be eligible to apply for a loan of up to £10,000 to cover their tuition fees and living costs.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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