Course summary
This Masters programme has been developed as a collaboration between our Business Informatics Systems and Accounting (BISA) department and the International Capital Market Association (ICMA) Centre. The course is suitable for accounting graduates. What it gives you This Masters degree helps you to deepen your knowledge of accounting and finance. It is designed to help you enter the financial markets or advisory/financial services industry, as an analyst or professional accountant. This MSc degree can also serve as a preparation for further research at PhD level. With a blend of theoretical, and practice-led content, you will learn to develop conceptual and theoretical perspectives of accounting and financial practices. It will also enable you to understand the role of information systems within those processes. Our modules are developed from an internationalised perspective, ensuring that you not only gain insight into topical discussions within the UK but also from all around the world. For more information, please visit the programme page
Modules
Sample modules include:
- Career and Professional Development
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Securities and Investments
Assessment method
You will learn and be assessed through a wide variety of teaching methods which vary depending on your chosen Masters programme. These include online materials and multimedia content, guest lectures, individual and group assignments, case studies, field visits, dealing room simulations, presentations, applied projects, consultancy work and examinations. On average examinations form around 70% of the assessed work with the remaining 30% coming from coursework, including a written dissertation or project depending on your chosen programme. The exam period falls between April and June in the summer term, with students taking an average of 5 or 6 exams. Graduation normally takes place in December.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Entry Requirement: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (2.1 or above). Your degree should be in accounting or include at least two accounting modules. We may consider applicants who have a professional accounting qualification or relevant professional experience instead. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 6.0
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £15300 | Whole course |
| EU | £27500 | Whole course |
| England | £15300 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £15300 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £15300 | Whole course |
| Wales | £15300 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £15300 | Whole course |
| International | £27500 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH