Overview

The MSc in Accounting and Finance offered at the University of Leicester will provide you with a thorough understanding of finance and accounting concepts and their application within organisations.

You will learn the main theories, tools, methods and techniques of accounting and finance within an international context and gain an understanding of the advantages, limitations and typical applications of each major method or technique in practice. You will develop your ability to reflect critically on the current debates in the accounting and financial professional and academic literature.

The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to deal with complex accounting and financial issues in a range of employment contexts. The focus of the course will enhance your ability to analyse any situation and make sound strategic decisions.

Careers and employability

Our accounting and finance courses have been developed to match the needs of employers and are highly regarded within business and government, whether national or international. Our courses are both intellectually stimulating and relevant to career needs, a fact endorsed by over 20,000 School of Business graduates from about 100 countries.

Accreditation

This course holds exemption accreditations with CIMA on eleven of our modules. CIMA is the professional body of management accountants. Exemptions are subject to satisfactory completion of the selected modules.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Financial Analysis and Investment

Financial Modelling

Financial Statement: Theory, Practice and Critique

Financial Risk Management

Accountability, Representation and Control

Social and Environmental Accounting

International Money and Finance

Corporate Finance

Management Accounting

Accounting Analysis and Valuation: Private and Public Sectors

Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-21 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A good UK honours degree or its equivalent, or a postgraduate diploma from a recognised institution, or a relevant graduate level professional qualification

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Tuition Fee

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International

21850 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21850 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
National

10900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 10900 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Overview

Careers and employability

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Leicester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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