About the course

Our MSc Strategic and Professional Accounting and Finance balances technical accounting and finance knowledge with practical skills. You are taught in small interactive groups by experts from the professions as well as leading researchers in the field.

　　Throughout this course, you will:

　　prepare for 4 Strategic Professional ACCA papers

　　acquire professional and digital skills to prepare you for your career

　　complete a Research Project developing your independent research skills into a topical issue

　　appreciate broader issues within accounting such as corporate social responsibility

　　engage with our guest speakers such as the Deputy Chair of KPMG and managers from Grant Thornton, ICAEW.

　　Our accounting masters’ students have gone on to work with prestigious global organisations such as PwC, Deloitte, Oxfam, UK Civil Service and Huawei, and have careers such as accountant, auditor, tax official, banking operational officer and financial analyst. 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
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Oxford
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Oxford
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Oxford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Oxford Brookes University

A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) in any academic discipline, or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution or equivalent professional or other qualification. Applicants who possess a diploma rather than a good degree may be eligible for entry provided they have compensatory work experience and can demonstrate career development. This course attracts students from a wide range of backgrounds and nationalities. Applications are welcome from those in work and seeking continuing professional development.

　　If English is not your first language you will need to have the following level of English language competency: minimum 6.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking). TOEFL ibt: From 72 overall, with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

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 Oxford Brookes University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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