About the course

Offering a challenging and intellectually stimulating learning experience, our MSc Accounting and Finance prepares you for ACCA professional level examinations alongside a highly respected masters qualification.Offering a challenging and intellectually stimulating learning experience, our MSc Accounting and Finance prepares you for ACCA professional level examinations alongside a highly respected masters qualification.Take the opportunity to go on a short to medium-term finance internship, so that you benefit from relevant work experience while studying for your masters.This programme is also available to study full-time over 18 months, giving you a study break over the summer to add valuable work experience to your CV. Find out more information about our extended masters route here.

　　There is always a demand for professional accountants and the MSc Accounting and Finance will equip you to embark on a new career – or advance your existing career – in many diverse roles and sectors, anywhere in the world.

　　Our graduates have taken up accounting and finance careers in both public and private sector businesses, ranging from local practices to multinational accounting firms.

　　Among their career destinations are senior roles with PwC, HMRC, the NHS, Baker Tilly International, epm:technology group, Ashgates Accountants and Business Advisors, Bates Weston and Prime Chartered Accountants.

　　Our strong links with the business community have opened doors to many exciting job opportunities. Over the last two years, Rolls-Royce have recruited our graduates into their finance department on six-month contracts which have subsequently become permanent jobs. 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: GB£14,900

Intake	Location
Spring (February), 2024	Derby
Autumn (September), 2024	Derby
Spring (February), 2025	Derby
Autumn (September), 2025	Derby
Spring (February), 2026	Derby

　　

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Entry requirements for University of Derby

A good honours degree with an accounting background. If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.5.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

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