Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) MSc at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This top-up degree builds on the knowledge gained from a professional qualification, equipping you with the necessary skills to contribute to the effective management and development of organisations. Our MSc Accounting and Finance (Top-up) aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualifications and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change within accounting and finance.

What you will study

This programme will broaden your specialist knowledge previously gained at a professional level, turning leading qualifications like ACCA into a recognised masters degree. In particular the module, ‘Accounting & finance research project’ guides you to research into the key challenges accounting and finance professionals face in the industry. Modules include Dissertation and Research Methods.

Career pathways

The course is concerned with broadening your professional knowledge and aims to provide you with the necessary skills to contribute to the effective management and development of organisations. Combining leading qualifications like ACCA into a masters degree, our MSc Accounting and Finance Top-Up course will enhance your professional and career development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

If you have successfully completed professional qualifications such as AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP or CPA Australia graduates then you will be eligible to apply for this course. Please note that some professional qualifications must be awarded on the basis of exams passes (without exemptions) in order to be accepted for entry onto this course. International equivalents may be accepted such as OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (RQF). English language: Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level. If you are planning to study this course outside the UK, please check your in-country regulations about recognition of distance learning courses from the United Kingdom.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,750 a year (2026/27). Part-time distance learning Source

International applicants: GBP 2,750 a year (2026/27). Part-time distance learning Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: Distance Learning: 1 Year

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

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