About the course

Accounting is the measurement and processing of financial and non-financial data within an organisation. At Essex, we encourage you to challenge the perception of accounting within shifting global markets.MSc Accounting is our flagship Masters degree of our accounting disciplines at Essex Business School. Accounting at Essex goes well beyond the preparation of financial statements. We teach you to be accountable, act ethically and make financial decisions that positively impact both organisations and society.

　　At Essex Business School we champion ethical management and sustainable business. We believe accounting information is the foundation for successful decision-making and further develop your practical accounting skills and theoretical knowledge so you can make a positive impact in the workplace.

　　Our 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 our students enjoy roles in areas such as financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (October), 2024	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2025	Colchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Essex

A 2:2 degree in Accounting or related subject.

　　Degree must include at least one module in Financial Accounting from the list below within the last two years of degree study:

　　Accounting I, Accounting II, Advanced Accounting, Company Accounts, Company Financial Statements, Company Financial Statement Analysis, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Financial Reporting, Intermediate Accounting, Issues in Financial Accounting/Reporting

　　Degree must also include at least one module in Management Accounting from the list below within the last two years of degree study:

　　Budgeting, Capital Investment Decisions, Cost Accounting, Financial Management, Financial/Managerial Decision Making, Issues in Managerial Accounting, Management Control Systems, Managerial Accounting, Strategic Management Accounting

　　If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 5.5

　　Toefl ibt - 88 overall with minimum component scores:Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Writing:17 Speaking:20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Essex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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