MSc Accounting and Finance
University of West of Scotland
  • Mode of Study : FULL Time
  • Duration : 1 year
  • Start Month : September
Price: GBP15,250 Per year
International student course fee

About the Courses

Why study Accounting and Finance?

Studying MSc Accounting and Finance not only enhances your knowledge in these areas but allows you to develop both personal and professional attributes that will benefit you in the workplace. In addition to the content taught, such as management accounting and corporate reporting practices, the course will develop your strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills – all of which are imperative to employers. It will also give you exposure to various research methods and methods of data collection and interpretation.

Topics you may cover include:

Corporate reporting practices

Financial reporting

Financial statement models

Strategic decision-making

Corporate governance

Business ethics

Internal and external auditing

Management accounting<

Why study Accounting and Finance?

Studying MSc Accounting and Finance not only enhances your knowledge in these areas but allows you to develop both personal and professional attributes that will benefit you in the workplace. In addition to the content taught, such as management accounting and corporate reporting practices, the course will develop your strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills – all of which are imperative to employers. It will also give you exposure to various research methods and methods of data collection and interpretation.

Topics you may cover include:

Corporate reporting practices

Financial reporting

Financial statement models

Strategic decision-making

Corporate governance

Business ethics

Internal and external auditing

Management accounting

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Modules

Why study MSc Accounting and Finance at UWS London?

Learn from industry professionals and academics

This course has been designed to encompass all aspects of the industry.

Study in one of the world’s favourite university cities

London is consistently voted one of the best international study destinations.

Take your career to the next level

97% of UWS graduates are in work or further study within 6 months of graduation (DHLE 2016/17).

Build your network

Network with both peers and professionals to help progress your career further.

Areas of study

The MSc programme has six core modules that cover the most relevant topics in their field, providing students with a solid framework of knowledge they can rely on in the working world. Aside from the theoretical aspects of the course, UWS London offers the opportunity for students to network through industry speakers and significant peer interaction for a rounded educatory experience.

To complete your Master’s degree, you will need to complete:

Accounting for Performance and Control (20 credits)

Audit, Ethics and Corporate Governance (20 credits)

Corporate Finance and Global Financial Market (20 credits)

Financial Modelling and Research Methodology (20 credits)

International Corporate Reporting (20 credits)

Strategic Financial Management and Analysis (20 credits)

On successful completion of the six core modules, students will move to the Strategic Business Project or the Developing Professional Practice module, which will enable students to work with an employer on a project related to Accounting and Finance:

Developing Professional Practice (optional, 60 credits)

Strategic Business Project (optional, 60 credits)

Teaching & assessment

This programme will be taught through a combination of both online and in-person classes, using the virtual learning platform Moodle, including:

Lectures

Tutorials

Practical workshops

Learning and teaching:

Scheduled learning: 18%

Independent study: 82%

Assessment:

Coursework: 100%

Assessment methods will include:

Written reports

Class tests

Coursework

Essay

Course structure

Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes and optional modules in this course on the document attached below.

MSc Accounting and Finance course structure