Accounting (ACCA)

MSc

This MSc Accounting course is a full-time course covering the subjects of the Professional Level ACCA.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Full time

Attendance

One year full-time. We offer start dates in September only. The taught programme lasts for two semesters. Students are expected to complete the dissertation within two additional semesters.

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants should have passed or been exempted from the ACCA Fundamentals papers
Applicants whose native language is not English must provide evidence of their English language capabilities at a level equivalent to IELTS 6.5

School

Northampton Business School

Course content

This course is designed for students that have already passed an undergraduate degree in Accounting and Finance and have been credited with or have passed the Fundamentals level of the ACCA. This course affords students the opportunity to gain an MSc qualification as they prepare to sit the final professional level papers of the ACCA. The degree therefore provides a unique opportunity.

The course consists of taught modules, research methods and a supervised dissertation.

Special course features

Practical relevance
Dedicated and experienced staff
Student support systems
Potential dual qualification

Typical modules

P1 Corporate Governance, Risk and Ethics
P2 Corporate Reporting
P3 Business Analysis
P4 Advanced Financial Management
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance

Assessment

The modules listed above are assessed by unseen written examination taken between one and two weeks before the corresponding external ACCA examinations. In addition, there will be a report of your analysis of a quoted company, a log of learning and a dissertation.

Career opportunities

Excellent career opportunities exist in accounting and finance. Recent graduates have secured positions in accounting firms, industry, banking, finance and commerce.

For general application information please see our how to apply page.

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.