Kingston University

Accounting and Finance MSc

Kingston UniversityKingston Hill, United Kingdom

Course overview

Develop in-demand skills for a fast-evolving industry Deepen your understanding of the financial world. Studying this MSc in Accounting and Finance will equip you for a successful career in a wide range of sectors and organisations. During the course, you’ll learn from research-active staff, get to grips with cutting-edge knowledge and study modules that align with professional bodies.

You’ll explore the latest developments in the accounting and finance sector and work on real-life cases and financial data platforms such as Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters LSEG - Data and Analytics. You’ll build knowledge of fundamental accounting areas, including reporting, management accounting, corporate finance and financial modelling. This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) and offers exemptions from its professional exams.

The programme also has accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which will grant you accelerated entry to the CIMA Masters Gateway when you graduate. On completion of this masters, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for exemptions from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams. As an ACCA affiliate, I believe Kingston University provided me with the best academic experience under the guidance of their esteemed faculty in a thriving community and vibrant campus life.

Ayesha, Accounting and Finance MSc

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers with professional exam exemptions
  • CIMA accreditation gives accelerated entry to the CIMA Masters Gateway
  • Graduates can apply for exemptions from ACCA professional exams
  • Hands-on work with Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters LSEG data platforms
  • Covers reporting, management accounting, corporate finance and financial modelling
  • Taught by research-active staff using real-life cases

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Accountant
  • Management accountant
  • Financial analyst
  • Corporate treasurer
  • Financial reporting analyst
  • Corporate finance analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,500 per year | International: £19,700 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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