About the course

Discover the compelling field of forensic accounting. This course covers fraud, financial crime and data analysis procedures – invaluable insight used by professionals in the search for criminal activity in both public and private sector organisations. It will prepare you to conduct fraud investigation and give expert testimony and litigation support for public and private sector organisations.

　　Learn about accounting scandals and incidences of fraud, and find out how they can be detected, prevented and deterred, with study of the legal environment in which forensic accounting operates. Discover digital forensics, including how to investigate digital artefacts, and find out how recent corporate failures in the UK, Italy and USA have led to conversations about the role of corporate governance and corporate social responsibilities.

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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£16,300

Intake	Location
Autumn (October), 2024	Leicester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for De Montfort University

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in a business, law, accounting, finance, banking or economics-related subject with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or have passed ACCA F1-F9.

　　If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required.

　　Applicants with CIMA, ICAEW, CIPFA, ICS or CPA qualifications or legal background as well as anyone who has worked in an investigative or counter fraud roles such as police officers, tax personnel’s or managers will be considered on individual basis.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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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 De Montfort University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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　　THE World ranking109th / 130

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