Accounting and Finance MSc

Graduate with a greater knowledge of the global economic marketplace. Consider contemporary banking and financial challenges. Feel empowered as you progress in the economic working environment.

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Overview

Course length:	1 year full-time 2 years part-time 2 years part-time
Start dates:	September 2025 September 2026
Location:	Edge Hill University (full-time) Edge Hill University (part-time)
Example offers:	2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. View full entry criteria
Subject(s):	Business Management, Accounting and Finance
Faculty:	Arts and Sciences
Department:	Business School

Discover multiple topics within the world of Accounting and Finance on this MSc degree. We will delve into subject matters such as accounting, auditing, taxation, financial modelling and investment analysis.

We provide our graduates with the theoretical and practical skills required to succeed within the accounting and financial sectors. That’s why you’ll learn from experienced lecturers about the latest research in the field, as well as participating in workshops in our Bloomberg Suite.

The Bloomberg Terminal offers access to live financial data used by industry experts across the world, giving you the perfect chance to put your theoretical knowledge into practice. You will have the opportunity to work on live briefs or engage in business simulations.

The range of assessment methods will develop both professional and managerial skills. Achieve your ambitions through developing problem solving skills alongside a knowledge of ethical and responsible financial practices, essential for a career in accounting and finance.

Why stop there? We’ll set you up so that you can go on to achieve even more professional qualifications after your degree, giving you the foundation for continued career progression.

Course features

International students can apply

What you'll study

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and technical skills needed to progress within the accounting profession or financial sectors. During the programme, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of a range of topics including economics for banking and finance and sustainable finance. Theory is balanced with practice throughout, and you’ll benefit from ongoing opportunities to apply your growing knowledge. You’ll develop essential skills associated with financial decision-making and reporting as well as a thorough understanding of the practices associated with effective financial management and oversight and the computation of tax. A particular highlight is the opportunity to develop advanced skills linked to the Bloomberg Terminal, a leading finance industry data platform for financial analysis and investment strategies. You’ll also benefit from the opportunity to undertake an independent research project linked to a topic within an appropriate field. By the end of the programme, you’ll be well-equipped to harness your new knowledge and skills and excel in the world of accounting and finance.

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How you'll study

The course is delivered via workshops, seminars and lectures.

How you'll be assessed

The course utilises a variety of summative assessment methods, such as academic critical essays, examinations, simulations, case studies, reports, group presentations and portfolios.

Who will be teaching you

All modules are delivered by experienced lecturers and professors who have research specialism and/or professional experience in their subject matter.

You can expect to receive your timetable at enrolment. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day or evening of the week.

Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.

Entry criteria

A degree equivalent to a UK lower second class (2:2) honours degree in a cognate discipline: For example, Accounting, Accountancy, Accountancy and Finance.

A lower honours degree attainment may be admitted where you can provide evidence of experience and/or prior learning at the discretion of the department.

You may be invited to an interview.

Overseas qualifications will be assessed using ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) to ascertain comparability.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.

How to apply

There is an online application process for this course.

Please choose the application form for your preferred intake date and mode of study.

Apply for September 2025 Full-time

Apply for September 2025 Part-time

Please see our international student pages for further information about how to apply as a prospective international student.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

Facilities

A stunning £8million building provides impressive teaching and learning facilities for students in Edge Hill Business School.

The contemporary three-storey building offers a 100-seat lecture theatre and modern seminar and meeting rooms. There are also social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning, in addition to an attractive roof garden and atrium.

Where you'll study

Finance

Tuition fees

£9,250

for the course

£51 per credit

for 180 credits

£17,000

for the course

The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

Financial support

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.

Your future career

You will be supported in your development to become future leaders in accounting and finance. We provide you with careers support, offering guidance on application processes, assessment days and interview techniques. Our extra-curricular activities will help you to work towards membership of professional bodies, along with networking events and graduate fairs.

You could apply your skills to a variety of positions including: