A masters programme designed for those who are currently non-specialists in the field but wish to gain a robust understanding of the fundamentals of accountancy and business finance, to learn the practical skills needed for graduate roles in the financial sector. This course bridges the gap, allowing you to up-skill and transfer your skills into a different career pathway.
The programme aims to develop and increase understanding of the field so you can think critically, beyond the traditional role of a finance professional. You will learn how these skills can be effectively applied in a dynamic business environment, which requires a finance professional with a digital mindset who is sustainability conscious.
The degree is recognised by professional accounting bodies and has been developed to ensure that it is relevant to the changing world of business, as well as preparing students to enter the job market with skills that are needed for a successful career.
Accounting and Finance
Prepare yourself for a key role in the financial sector with the critical skills and knowledge provided by our expert teaching staff.
Location: Aston University, Birmingham
One year
Start date
Course overview
Course description
Course objectives
- Gives you an understanding of the financial, economic and accounting settings within which firms, financial institutions and public sector organisations operate.
- Increases your understanding of the various theoretical and empirical works in the area and how to interpret and apply them to particular situations.
- Provides a programme of study that meets the needs of local, national and international candidates, enabling you to learn by the exchange of experience as well as formal academic study.
- Meets the needs of recent graduates and those already in employment who wish to acquire specialist skills and knowledge in accounting and finance.
- Provides you with an excellent learning experience that draws on the research and consultancy of Aston academic staff, utilising the University’s links with business, professional and public sector organisations.
- Provides you with opportunities to enhance your employability by developing lifelong learning and personal development skills.
- Produces well qualified graduates who are equipped for and aspire to assume senior positions.
- Allows you to reflect upon and develop your own positions in relation to corporate responsibility, sustainability and ethics.
Modules
We may update our courses to reflect best practices and academic developments. If we do, we’ll let you know of any changes at the earliest opportunity by updating our course webpages. If you have already received an offer, we’ll write to you directly to let you know of the changes.
Entry requirements
If you have already specialised in accounting and finance or a related subject at undergraduate level, visit our MSc International Accounting and Finance course page.
One of the following:
- 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree or equivalent
- Equivalent overseas degree recognised by Aston University (see international students tab below for more information)
Fees and scholarships
Course fees
UK students
(2024/25)
Annual tuition fees: | £12,000 |
International students
(2024/25)
Annual tuition fees: | £23,500 |
More information on fees
The United Kingdom government has confirmed that European Union (EU), other European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals commencing academic courses in England from August 2021 will no longer be charged the same tuition rates as UK students.
Tuition fees for students are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. Any such increase shall always be in accordance with the law. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
Career prospects
This course will prepare you to enter a wide range of professional and management careers in accountancy, business services, banking, investment and insurance.
The transferable skills that our accounting and finance programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
• Investment associate
• Investment analyst
• Auditor
• Risk consultant
• Stock market observer
• Accounting analyst
• Financial analyst
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as HSBC, Credit Agricole (France), BEA (China), IBM, Bank of New York, Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, TISCO Bank (Thailand), Deloitte, Ernst and Young, PwC and KPMG.