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Accounting and Finance (Fast Track - Distance Learning)

De Montfort University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location Leicester, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Accounting and Finance (Fast Track - Distance Learning) at De Montfort University is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Accounting and Finance (Fast Track - Distance Learning) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Accounting and Finance (Fast Track - Distance Learning) programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Research Methods – introduces you to the basic elements of research methodology and the complete range of research methods suitable for research in finance, accounting and business. It also aims to help you in defining a research topic and the production of a suitable research proposal for your dissertation.
  2. Literature Review – compliments the research methods module and enables you to expand and elaborate your research proposal. As a consequence of studying this module you will be able to prepare a literature review which may inform your research instrument.
  3. Dissertation – provides an invaluable opportunity to work in depth on a particular aspect of accounting and/or finance (in its broadest sense). You will need to apply and demonstrate technical knowledge and critical awareness in a subject of your choice.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You should have a good honours degree or overseas equivalent, in a business, accounting, finance, banking or economics-related subject.

Professionally qualified accounting and finance applicants (three years’ work experience plus examinations) are eligible for accelerated entry (90 credits) onto the programme on a distance learning basis.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 4,250 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact De Montfort University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.