MSc Finance and Accounting

MSc Full-time 12 months, Part-time 2 years

The MSc Finance and Accounting provides an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting.

The MSc Finance and Accounting provides an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting.

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MSc
Start date(s)
15 September 2025, 14 September 2026, 18 May 2026, 5 January 2026
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Course specifications
Course length
Full-time (12 months),Part-time (2 years)
Campus location
University: City Campus
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Why choose this course?

Achieve an in-depth grounding for your professional and/or academic career in finance, business and accounting.

This course develops your strategic understanding and critical thinking of the main finance principles and theories that support and inform corporate financial decisions and upon which modern business decision-making is based.

You will also have opportunities to develop practical skills and theoretical understanding of finance for international business.

Previous students have taken up appointments in large financial institutions, national government departments and international banks.

You will explore the importance of accounting information in the management of corporations and a variety of approaches small firms follow to secure finance to survive and succeed in the hyper-competitive market. You will have the opportunity to evaluate the impact of organisational theories on corporations in an international context.

Your research skills will be developed and you can apply this knowledge through an independent piece of research in an accounting or finance related topic. The course is taught by highly research-active staff who have embedded their research into the programme.

 

 

What's unique about this course?

  • Learn what employers want - Study an up-to-date course shaped around the needs of today’s finance and accounting industry.
  • Be taught by experts - Your lecturers are experienced professionals and active researchers who bring real insight into the classroom.
  • Boost your global career - Our graduates have secured roles in international banks, government departments, and leading financial institutions.
  • Put theory into practice - You’ll work on real-world case studies and projects that prepare you for the challenges of professional finance.

What happens on the course?

Learning and teaching methods

A variety of learning and teaching methods will help you achieve the most in your studies. Modules are taught in lecture, seminar, workshop, and tutorial format, where you will have the chance to discuss and apply concepts through complex and practical exercises as well as in-depth study.

On many modules, sessions are delivered through class exercises, group work or presentations, and practical case study discussions. You will be assigned a personal tutor who will be readily available for guidance and advice on academic related matters or personal issues.

Assessment

Assessment methods consist of formative and summative assessments. Formative coursework is not assessed or graded but designed to enable you to prepare for summative assessment which counts towards your final mark for the module as well as to the degree award.

Assessment methods may include examinations, reports, group and individual work or presentations and written assignments or essays. 

In addition to the assessed modules, you will have the opportunity to benefit from guest lectures delivered by experts and professionals with a wide range of experience.

We provide basic arithmetic support for students who require further assistance to help improve their mathematics skills.

Course Modules

Potential Career Paths

Upon completion of the MSc Finance and Accounting you can take up jobs as finance professionals in banking, insurance, multinational corporations, NGOs, national and local governments, international financial institutions such as IMF, World Bank, IFC etc. For those who want to take up careers in academia, this MSc prepares you with the appropriate skills and provides students with the necessary building blocks to pursue further study at the MPhil or PhD level.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

  • Career-focused teaching - The course blends theory with practical application, preparing you for roles in finance, accounting, banking, and consultancy.
  • Professional relevance - Modules are designed to align with industry needs and can support progression towards professional accounting qualifications.
  • Expert support - You’ll be taught by experienced academics and practitioners, with access to personalised support to help you achieve your career goals.
  • Strong employability links - The University has connections with employers and offers opportunities to enhance your CV through real-world projects, placements, and networking.

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

  • critically evaluate and apply a variety of corporate and international finance and accounting theories in an organisational setting
  • critically evaluate and appreciate the relevance of accounting information for business performance management
  • explore a variety of funding sources for a range of organisations and how crafted public policies address the needs of small firms and entrepreneurs
  • develop a range of inter-personal skills that are appropriate for the international workplace
  • synthesise relevant critical thinking through academic research by completing an independent research project/dissertation at Master’s level.

Location Mode Foundation Year Fee** Jan intake Fee May intake Fee Sep intake Fee Year
Home Full-time N/A ... ... £12203 per year 2025-26
Home Part-time N/A ... ... £6102 per year 2025-26
International Full-time N/A £17967 £18645 £16950 per year 2025-26

These fees relate to the academic year indicated for entry onto the course and month start, any subsequent years study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

“The course is relevant to my chosen career. Employers/sponsors found the course to be relevant to the goals of their respective companies.”

“The assessments on the course gave me more insight into the real life (case study, industry base) of financial analysis evaluation.”

Postgraduate Loan (Home Fee Status):

You may be able to get a postgraduate student loan from Student Finance England of up to £12,858 to help pay for a Master’s degree. Applications are made through Student Finance England and more information on the regulations and eligibility criteria can be found at Masters Loans gov.uk.

* Any RPL will invalidate your eligibility as you must study a minimum of 180 credits


Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as Overseas (International) students for fee purposes. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)


Postgraduate Loyalty Discount:

You can get 20% discount on a taught on-site postgraduate course if you’re a University of Wolverhampton Graduate.

The University offers a generous 20% Loyalty Discount to students progressing from an undergraduate programme to a taught postgraduate programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree as long as this is your first Masters level qualification.

The discount applies to the first year of enrolment only. Students who receive a loyalty discount are not entitled to any further tuition discount or bursary. For full terms and conditions click here.


Self-funded:

If you are paying for the fees yourself then the fees can be paid in 3 instalments: November, January and April. More information can be found by clicking here.


Sponsored - Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

Your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.


Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.


Charitable Funding:

You might also want to explore the possibility of funding from charitable trusts. Please contact Association of Charitable Foundations, Directory of Social Change or Family Aid. Most charities and trust funds offer limited bursaries targeted to specific groups of students so you will need to research whether any of them are relevant to your situation.


You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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