Overview

The Accounting and Financial Management course from Lancaster University provides you with advanced knowledge in financial reporting, corporate finance, management accounting, and sustainability reporting, alongside cutting-edge skills in data analytics, Excel VBA, and accounting software. You can tailor your learning through optional modules focusing on emerging technologies such as AI and cybersecurity. You will also benefit from personalised guidance from our specialist accounting and finance career coaching team and our strong connections with professional accounting bodies and global employers, including Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.

Career opportunities:

MSc Accounting and Finance opens a wide range of career opportunities, particularly in commercial roles in finance, accounting, and consultancy. Graduates may pursue careers as Financial Controllers, Tax and Financial Advisors, Financial Managers, Analysts, Management Accountants, Consultants, and Auditors. Many of our alumni have gone on to work at international firms such as EY, KPMG, Bloomberg, and leading City firms in London and beyond. Some graduates have chosen to pursue PhD studies, leading to academic roles or research-oriented careers in industry.

Your professional development is supported by Lancaster’s unique career coaching model. You will benefit from one-to-one support from our specialist accounting and finance career coaches, many of whom have worked in industry and understand the demands of the job market first-hand. They will guide you in writing impactful CVs and cover letters, preparing for interviews and assessment centres, and navigating opportunities across global employers such as Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, and more.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Markets

Finance

Accounting

Quantitative Methods

Financial Markets

Foundations of Finance

Principles of Financial Reporting

Quantitative Methods for Finance

Financial Reporting for Complex Entities

Financial Statement Analysis

Advanced Management Accounting

Advanced Corporate Finance

Advanced Investment Management

Behavioural Finance

Corporate Governance

Derivatives Pricing

Financial Econometrics

Fixed Income Markets

Professional Ethics: Standards in Accounting and Finance Practice

Risk Management in Commercial Banking

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another business-related subject.

We assess applicants based on their overall academic performance and typically expect good results in accounting and finance modules. Relevant work experience and professional qualifications are also viewed favourably.
Graduates from non-business disciplines with a quantitative focus (Mathematics, Engineering, Physics, Computer and Data Science, and related disciplines) are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees

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30000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

16270 GBP / year

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Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

Funding

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