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MSc Accounting and Finance at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Offering a challenging and intellectually stimulating learning experience, our MSc Accounting and Finance prepares you for ACCA professional level examinations alongside a highly respected masters qualification. This MSc Accounting and Finance prepares you to be operationally and strategically effective in senior finance roles in any sectors, anywhere in the world. We deliver thorough and inspirational training.

Department: Accounting  |  Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September, January  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc. To complete the MSc Accounting and Finance, you'll study modules such as:

Career pathways

There is always a demand for professional accountants and the MSc Accounting and Finance will equip you to embark on a new career – or advance your existing career – in many diverse roles and sectors, anywhere in the world. Our graduates have taken up accounting and finance careers in both public and private sector businesses, ranging from local practices to multinational accounting firms.

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Entry requirements

For the MSc you will usually need: A good honours degree with an accounting background; If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each skills area.; To take advantage of the dual learning offered by the MSc programme, you will need: A good honours degree in Accounting which provides exemptions from the first 9 ACCA papers or to have passed ACCA F1-F9.; To be registered with ACCA - this will be your own responsibility.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,125 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

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