MSc Professional Accounting at University of Essex

The MSc Professional Accounting builds advanced accounting knowledge beyond preparing financial statements, covering how accounting supports organisational decision-making and wider society. It takes a critical focus on financial reporting and management accounting, accountability and ethics.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences  |  Department: Essex Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research Methods in Accounting is core; compulsory modules include Advanced Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Corporate Reporting and Analysis, Financial Decision Making and Management and Strategy, with a 15,000-word dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue accountancy, financial analysis, management and public administration roles; past employers include KPMG and Grant Thornton LLP.

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