About the course

Our MSc Accounting and Finance course provides you with the essential skills needed for pursuing a high level career in finance across all types of organisations, public and private sector, within industry and commerce, both in the UK and abroad.

　　If you are looking to enhance your career prospects, this course can provide a contextual understanding of how accounting and finance operates within the business environment. You will examine how financial decisions are made within business, as well as the repercussions on broader society of corporate and financial decisions. Benefit from the full support of professionally qualified staff. Some exemptions from professional examinations are available from main professional bodies. Industry Placement Option available

　　The industry placement enables you to develop your skills and knowledge in a real-world work environment, whilst completing an applied research project. This will give you an advantage over the competition for jobs and scholarships after you graduate and could be a good starting point for setting up your own consultancy business.. Your placement will need to be appropriate to your level of study and you should also be paid for this work. We will support you in finding and securing a suitable placement opportunity, however it must be noted that placements are highly competitive and there is no guarantee of a placement offer being made by an employer.

　　This Accounting and Finance masters has an Industry Placement Option.

　　Full Time: 1 Year

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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: GB£16,500

Intake	Location
February, 2024	Northampton
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Northampton
February, 2025	Northampton
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Northampton
February, 2026	Northampton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Northampton

If you hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in finance, banking, accounting or a related discipline then you will meet our Accounting and Finance degree entry requirements for this course. If you hold professional qualifications, you will also be considered for entry onto this course.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other band (or equivalent)

　　TOEFL (iBT) - 88 overall (minimum score: Listening – 17, Reading – 18, Writing – 17, Speaking- 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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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 The University of Northampton. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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