MSc Finance and Accounting at University of West London

Our MSc Finance suite of courses is designed to equip you with the knowledge and technical skills required to meet the needs and demands of the profession and make a more meaningful contribution to the organisations you work for. The various pathways will provide you with further opportunities to pursue rewarding careers by exploring areas relevant to your chosen subject specialism. The MSc Finance and Accounting degree is an engaging course that will develop your strategic thinking and critical understanding of the main principles of accounting, finance, taxation and auditing, including contemporary issues and developments in the profession.

Duration: 19 months extended masters; 15 months extended masters; 20 months enhanced extended masters; 19 months enhanced extended masters; 1 year full-time; 16 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: October 2026, June 2027, September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We are a leading provider of national and international business and finance education. Thanks to our West London location – close to the Thames Valley’s M4 corridor, Heathrow Airport and the City of London – and our longstanding reputation, we have formed strong connections with a number of potential employers. If you are a finance or business graduate and interested in pursuing a career in accounting and finance, this course would give you the opportunity to gain more specialist knowledge. Modules include: Management Skills for Finance Professionals; Corporate Financial Reporting; Business Statistics and Forecasting.

Career pathways

Once you graduate with an MSc Finance and Accounting you will be ready to apply for senior roles in accountancy. On completion of the course, you may also be eligible to apply for a doctoral programme. Job roles include: financial controller; audit senior; financial analyst; senior accountant.

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