Course summary
Master the skills that drive the world of accounting and finance. Our MSc Accounting and Finance is designed to equip you with specialist knowledge in accounting and finance. Whether you’re aiming to become a financial analyst, accountant, or pursue another role in the financial sector, this course gives you the expertise and practical skills you need to succeed. With a suite of core and optional modules, you can shape the programme around your interests and choose the topics that matter most to your future. Or if you're planning to qualify as a professional accountant, several modules are designed to match the professional level syllabus of the ACCA qualification. By choosing the right combination, you can prepare for key parts of the ACCA exams while completing your degree. Learn from our financial expert lecturers at Cardiff School of Management, who are not only academic thinkers and active researchers, but professionals sharing their own industry experience. Plus, take advantage of full access to the Financial Times online, one of the world’s most trusted financial resources, to help you understand the wider economic environment.
Modules
The programme comprises of a taught element, worth 140 credits and a final compulsory non-taught Dissertation worth 40 credits. The MSc will be awarded on successful completion of the 180 credits. The taught element of the programme is delivered over two semesters, where each taught module is worth 20 credits. The taught modules to be completed are: Compulsory Taught Modules: Advanced Financial Management (20 credits) Advanced Performance Management (20 credits) Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Banking, Economics & Finance (20 credits) Strategic Business Leader (20 credits) Research Methods (20 credits) Optional Taught Modules (choice of two)* Capital Markets and Derivatives (20 credits) FinTech and Digital Transformation in Banking (20 credits) Corporate Finance (20 credits) Principles of Islamic Finance (20 credits) Management of Finance (20 credits) Finance of International Business (20 credits) Development of Professional Skills and Employability (20 credits) Quantitative Finance (20 credits) Econometrics and Data Analysis (20 credits) *Please note that optional modules run subject to demand and availability.
Assessment method
The professional world our successful graduates are aiming to enter are seeking students that are able to conduct useful research, think critically about that research and apply to complex problems – this ,inter alia, necessitates effective use of modern ICT and the ability to utilise knowledge effectively. Particularly within this field graduates will be expected to show excellent quantitative skills. These students will be assumed to process effective two-way communication skills and be comfortable and effective in self-managed and team environments. The formative and summative assessments necessary to develop, hone and showcase these abilities are, of necessity many and varied and these programmes will expose the students to individual coursework, and presentations, group tasks, reflective logs, role-playing as well as traditional closed book examinations.
Entry requirements
Applicants should meet one of the following: Possess, or expect to obtain, an undergraduate degree or equivalent, in a relevant area (Accounting, Economics or Finance) with a minimum of a 2:2 classification. Students with a general Business Studies degree with a relevant pathway or substantive appropriate module coverage will be considered on a case by case basis; Have a minimum of five years relevant work experience in the field of finance; Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body. In some instances those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from specific taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case by case basis with the Programme Director. In general terms graduates from non-financial disciplines will not normally have the pre-existing skills set to succeed on the programme BUT such students are welcome to apply and such applications will be viewed on an individual basis. International Applicants Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website. Selection Procedure: Application form and if necessary an interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £1225 | Module |
England | £1225 | Module |
Northern Ireland | £1225 | Module |
Scotland | £1225 | Module |
Wales | £1225 | Module |
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
Provider information
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