MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics combines accounting, finance and data analytics, with professional exemptions from ACCA, CIMA/AICPA and Chartered Accountants Ireland. It was previously known as MSc Accounting and Finance and was developed and is delivered with employers.

What you will study

The programme blends accounting, finance and analytics, with use of software such as Stata, Excel, PowerBI, Matlab, Python and R and databases including WRDS, Thomson One Banker, DataStream and Bloomberg. Employer engagement runs across modules, including business game simulations, and a Queen's Business School Employability module runs throughout.

Career pathways

Graduates gain exemptions from ACCA (including Business and Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Law, Audit and Assurance, Financial Management, Financial Reporting and Performance Management), full exemption from AICPA/CIMA Certificate and Operational levels, and partial exemption from CAI CAP1.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in Accounting and/or Finance or another relevant subject; the MSc assumes prior undergraduate-level knowledge of accounting and finance. Apply ideally by 13 August 2027 for late September start; the portal may close earlier if demand is high. International applicants pay a deposit (£1,000) to secure a place. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,800 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland rate Source

International applicants: GBP 27,800 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; a £10,000 scholarship is advertised for September 2027 entry (stated international fee is shown with the discount noted on the page) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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