MSc Finance and Accounting at University of Brighton

Our Finance and Accounting MSc will help you develop an in-depth knowledge of financial theory and practice, research methods, financial markets, financial accounting and management accounting. During times of crisis, accountancy is seen as a stable profession. As businesses deal with ongoing economic challenges, accountants play a vital role in helping them manage their finances, plan for the future and stay on track.

Faculty: School of Business and Law  |  Department: Finance and Economics  |  Duration: full-time: 1 year or 2 years with placement; part-time: 2–3 years  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September and January start dates  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is composed of three phases. Phase 1 teaches the core subjects of finance, economics and research methods. Phase 2 introduces specialist modules in finance and accounting. Phase 3 is the dissertation, live brief, work placement or research project. These draw together the learning from the whole of the programme, allowing you to develop your research skills and capacity for critical analysis while creating a specialisation in a particular field of finance and accounting. Modules include Economics of Financial Markets, Research Methods for Finance and Economics, Financial Theory and Practice, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Investment Management, MSc Finance and Accounting Dissertation, Live Brief.

Career pathways

The course prepares you for a range of senior accounting and financial roles in financial institutions, accountancy firms, consultancies and finance departments in private and public sectors. Alongside traditional lectures you will gain practical experience by working on case studies and in our real-time trading room, all helping to prepare you for your career by putting strategies into practice.

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