University of Northampton

Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) MSc

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

Our MSc Accounting and Finance (Top-up) aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualifications and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change within accounting and finance. This programme is designed for AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP or CPA Australia graduates and provides a means to support the continuing professional and personal needs of accounting practitioners.

Key highlights

  • Designed for AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP or CPA Australia graduates
  • Builds on competence gained through professional accounting qualifications
  • Develops strategic thinking about management and organisational change
  • Supports continuing professional development of accounting practitioners
  • Studied by distance learning alongside professional practice

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 Minimum standard – IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) for study at postgraduate level.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered accountant
  • Financial controller
  • Finance manager
  • Management accountant
  • Finance director
  • Financial analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £2,750 per year | International: £2,750 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 University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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