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Forensic Accounting at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course Summary

  • Gain masters-level insights into forensic accounting.
  • Focus your studies on investigations and dispute advisory services.
  • Increase your knowledge of the legal framework as it relates to the law of evidence.
  • Explore the practical approach to fraud investigation.
On our Forensic Accounting course you’ll study a range of modules covering forensic and fraud examination, expert witnesses in criminal litigation, forensic accounting and digital applications. You’ll have access to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' member resources, on a course taught by interdisciplinary lecturers from both the Sheffield Business School and Sheffield Institute of Law and Justice. How you learn At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive. On this course many of our teaching staff are research active and have industry experience. Through a combination of teaching methods you’ll develop in-depth knowledge and a range of skills. You’ll implement theories and techniques, problem-solving activities, research and teamwork – taking an active approach to your learning and self-development. You learn through:
  • lectures
  • tutorials
  • IT sessions
  • regular formative feedback
  • teamwork and group-based learning
  • practice-based applied learning
  • authentic learning experiences
  • engagement with guest lectures
  • discussions
  • self-managed study
Key themes The course starts by helping you develop a strong understanding in forensic accounting and associated practical skills relating to forensic accounting and counter fraud. You’ll develop your understanding of how and when to apply your subject knowledge – using appropriate techniques, technologies, project management practices and methodologies for problem-solving and research. We’ll further develop your understanding by introducing you to real-life case studies, business problem scenarios and projects. You’ll work independently and in small teams to identify solutions and produce reports, presentations and recommendations. These experiences will help prepare you for a career in banking and finance, all within a supportive learning environment. At the final stage of the master’s degree, you’ll undertake a dissertation or an applied business project – applying all your knowledge and skills to successfully fulfil your research objectives. Applied learning You’ll develop your employability skills throughout the course, using real-life scenarios and business problems. ‘Knowledge applied’ is the underlying design principle for all our courses and modules. All modules in your course adopt forefront research, updated regulations and standards. Teaching and assessment activities use real-life case studies and business problem scenarios – underlined by complex regulatory, political, economic, social and environmental factors – all helping to prepare you for a career in forensic accounting and dispute advisory services. Live projects Your research project could be a dissertation – where you carry out an in-depth research enquiry to address existing gaps in knowledge. Or you could undertake an applied business project – an extensive research project to produce insights, solutions and recommendations for a specific client. You’ll have the freedom to tailor your research project according to your academic and career aspirations.

Modules

Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on the course webpage. Final year Compulsory modules Forensic Accounting And Digital Applications Forensic And Fraud Examination International Corporate Reporting And Governance The Expert Witness In Criminal Litigation Elective modules Consultancy Dissertation

Assessment method

Coursework, Practicals.

Entry requirements

Normally students must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. If you don-t have a degree you may be considered if you have at least five years- professional accounting experience. You also need two appropriate references. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score. We may ask you for an interview before admissions are finalised. International students may be interviewed by telephone or e-mail.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.

If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course

https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Accounting-banking-and-finance/MSc-Forensic-Accounting/Full-time

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £17155 Year 1
International £17155 Year 1

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

Our tuition fee for UK students on full-time undergraduate degree courses in 2025/26 is £9,535 per year. These fees are regulated by the UK government and therefore subject to change in future years. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found at https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations under student fees regulations. Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2025/26 is £17,155 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200. Please refer to our website for up-to-date information on costs and fees: https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/undergraduate/fees

Sponsorship information

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

Forensic Accounting at Sheffield Hallam University - UCAS