Overview

Accounting refers to a wide range of topics within a vast research field which covers themes including: management accounting, reporting and analysis and accountable accounting. You will explore qualitative and quantitative methods of research specifically designed to reflect the field of accounting.

You deepen your thinking about accounting and develop a broader understanding of the changing roles and perceptions of accounting within an ever-changing social context.

The Accounting course offered by the University of Essex equips you with the skills and knowledge to appreciate the depth and breadth of accounting theories and techniques and apply these within a social science context.

Your future

The courses are designed to foster the business leaders of the future who, through creativity, innovation and ethical awareness, can meet the many challenges that the international business world continues to present.

Many of the students enjoy roles in areas such as financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy.

They progress to work for high-profile organisations and innovative SMEs such as:

KPMG

Grant Thornton LLP

Ministry of Taxes of the Republic of Azerbaijan

ERS Insurance Group

Groupon

Credit Data Research, an SME finance provider

Coast Digital, an award-winning marketing agency

Humanity First UK

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Research Evaluation

Philosophies of Research and Advanced Qualitative Research Methods

Issues in Financial Reporting

Management Accounting

Research Methods in Accounting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-08 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Deadlines: to be confirmed

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Colchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 degree in accounting or a related discipline.

They accept a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. Get in touch with any questions you may have about the qualifications they accept. Remember to tell them about the qualifications you have already completed or are currently taking.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

24675 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

15750 GBP / year

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Additional Details

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Home/UK fee: £7,500

International fee:£11,750

Living costs

Colchester

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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