Accounting and Finance University of Lincoln

Overview

The Accounting and Finance programme at University of Lincoln provides students with the opportunity to gain a clear understanding of the joint role of accounting and finance in ensuring successful operations in a range of business settings. Students can develop their understanding of the key principles and practical skills required to prepare and analyse accounts and related financial information, and learn about financial management decision making and the methods used to raise finance for companies.

How You Study

• Delivery methods vary between modules but will include a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, and case studies, allowing students the opportunity to not only learn from experts in each module but also have the time to undertake independent research and practice questions to consolidate learning. Students will also receive one-to-one supervision for the independent research module.

• This programme is available for both a September and February start. Optional modules may be restricted for those choosing to enrol in February due to student numbers, timetabling, and staffing constraints. Please note that February admission is only available for full-time study.

Career Development

• This course provides the opportunity to develop analytical skills which can be highly valued by employers in the public and private sectors. 

• Graduates have gone on to careers as accountants and roles in financial management and financial reporting.

Accreditation

• MSc Accounting and Finance students may claim exemptions from some CIMA exams based on the pathway that they select.

• MSc Accounting and Finance students may claim exemptions from some of the Applied Knowledge level exams of ACCA.