Course summary
About this course On our brand-new MSc in International Accounting and Governance you'll be prepared for the global financial industry. This course will provide you with a valuable understanding of governance and its impact on the financial industry. The experience you build will enable you to contribute to the improvement of financial information systems out in the workplace. Key features of the course This course equips you with transferable skills and knowledge that transcend different sectors and economies. There are extensive employment prospects in national and international firms within the government and private sectors. You'll have the opportunity to specialise through studying an optional module in either Corporate Governance, Islamic Accounting, or Finance and Governance. You'll also cover specialist topics like international corporate governance, as well as the fundamentals of accounting that you can apply to many sectors and economies. The course draws on the research and teaching excellence of the Centre for Research in Accounting, Accountability, and Governance (CRAAG). CRAAG focuses on the role of accounting in promoting global development and sustainability.
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website.
Assessment method
Assessment will be through exams, individual coursework, in-class group work and your dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English ability by meeting our Band C requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see our website.
Entry requirements
You'll need a 2.1 degree from a wide range of subjects such as engineering, humanities, business, mathematics, physical sciences, information systems, management and social sciences. Please check our website for the subjects that are not accepted
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this 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
Sponsorship information
A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/funding/postgraduate.page
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ