Course summary
Looking to excel in a globalised financial environment? Our MSc in Accounting and Finance will deepen your understanding of accounting, equipping you with the skills to thrive in today’s financial world. Whether you aspire to join a leading UK accountancy firm or pursue an international career, this course will provide you with the opportunity to explore key aspects of corporate finance. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of regulatory and governance issues that affect financial management from an accounting perspective, developing your ability to make informed decisions in a highly regulated global landscape. To further enhance your learning experience, you will have access to our state-of-the-art Trading Room, equipped with industry-standard software and real-time financial data. This immersive environment simulates the fast-paced world of financial markets, offering hands-on experience that reflects the challenges faced by finance professionals today. By working with cutting-edge tools, you’ll gain valuable insights into how financial markets operate, making you more employable and better prepared for the demands of a career in accounting and finance.
Modules
You will study the following modules: Core modules: Principles of Finance Management Accounting Financial Reporting and Company Performance Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Contemporary Issues in Accounting and CSR The Global Professional Option modules: Choose x1 module from a list which may include: Strategic Management The Circular Economy and Responsible Resource Management International Finance New Venture Creation Leading Managing and Developing People Productivity Improvement The Curious Mindset Global Business and Human Rights Digital Marketing Strategy Final Project An opportunity to pursue an area that interests you or which you are passionate about comes in your choice of project. You have a choice of three routes: Research Route, Consultancy Route and Entrepreneurship Route (subject to tutor approval). Please note, May starters will only be able to undertake the Research Route. Research Route Quantitative Financial Analysis Individual Research Project Consultancy Route Consultancy Skills Group Consultancy Project Entrepreneurship Route Research Methods Launch a venture
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally: * An Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent qualification, in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business and Management or a Quantitative Science * Applicants with other appropriate professional qualifications and/or experience will be considered on an individual basis
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements pages.
https://hud.ac.uk/international/courses-and-entry-requirements/international-entry-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9900* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9900* | Year 1 |
| EU | £18700* | Year 1 |
| International | £18700* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
The information provided below is for those applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2025/26. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X) and/or Government policy. This webpage will be updated with 2026/27 tuition fees as information becomes available.
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office ([email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Sponsorship information
For further information please visit (https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/funding-studies/’)
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH