MSc in Taxation at University of Oxford

Programme overview

A part-time taught degree taking an interdisciplinary approach to taxation across law, economics and accounting, designed by lawyers and economists and taught by the Faculty of Law and the Centre for Business Taxation with practising lawyers.

What you will study

Three compulsory courses taught in one-week residential periods in Oxford (Tax Principles and Policy, Principles of International Taxation and a tax research course) and six electives.

Career pathways

Students generally pursue careers in taxation law and regulation, accountancy and economics.

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Entry requirements

A first-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate degree with honours in law, economics or accounting; applicants with another subject should have a suitable professional qualification or experience or other evidence of interest in taxation. Exceptions may be considered with professional qualifications (Law Society, ICAEW, CIOT or overseas equivalent) plus at least two years' tax experience, or at least five years' tax experience with evidence of academic capacity. US applicants: minimum GPA 3.6/4.0. Deadline 12:00 UK time 27 January 2027 (scholarships); final deadline 2 March 2027. English language (higher level, international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each component; TOEFL iBT 110 overall (minimum Listening 22, Reading 24, Speaking 25, Writing 24); tests taken no more than two years before course start.

Domestic applicants: GBP 26,315 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee for part-time study Source

International applicants: GBP 26,315 a year (2027/28). Annual course fee for part-time study Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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