PGDip Finance and Accounting at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Finance and Accounting postgraduate course will help mould you into a strong decision maker, able to deal with the accounting and finance-related challenges facing local and international organisations in the modern world. Our Finance and Accounting course encourages you to engage with real-world business problems throughout your studies. Working closely with professional practitioners, you will be exposed to the latest technology and become familiar with the essential digital tools used in the industry.

Department: Department of Business and Enterprise | Duration: 1 year FT / 2 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Corporate Finance for Managers, Data Analysis for Management, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Markets and Institutions, Governance and Ethics, Management Accounting for Decision Making, Masters Research Project.

Career pathways

Career routes include mortgage adviser, chartered management accountant, financial risk analyst, retail banker, data analyst and purchasing manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PGDip Finance and Accounting – A grade classification of third class is required, or international equivalent. A subject-related UK or International honours degree from a recognised institution. You should have studied in a closely-related discipline that will enable you to meet the academic rigour of the course and understand the finance and accounting modules. GCSE maths – Grade A*-C or 9-4, or equivalent Level 2 qualification. To apply, you must have 5 years of relevant managerial work experience, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of the sector for the subject matter you are interested in pursuing. A reference detailing your roles and responsibilities from your line manager and a meeting with the programme team will usually be scheduled prior to a place being offered.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,000 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £6,000 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 20,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year FT / 2 years PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/postgraduate/how-to-apply/

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