Program Overview
The Accounting and Finance at The University of Exeter is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. 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 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Applied Empirical Accounting
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Fundamentals of Financial Management
- Financial Modelling
- Dissertation
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Corporate Governance, Reporting and Regulation
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Topics in Financial Economics
- Derivatives Pricing
- Domestic and International Portfolio Management
- Banking and Financial Services
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- International Financial Management
- Corporate Finance and Governance
- Mergers, Management Buyouts and Other Corporate Reorganizations
- Alternative Investments
- Principles of International Taxation
- Corporate Governance, Reporting and Regulation
- Advanced Financial Analysis
- Comparative Tax Systems
- Introduction to UK Taxation
- Advanced UK Taxation
- Advanced International Taxation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
A mid 2:2 degree (55%+) with honours in an Accounting, Finance or related discipline from a recognised university, with relevant modules at 2:1 level. Candidates may also offer ACCA papers F1 - F9. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, ICAEW, ICAS and CIMA.
Prerequisites
In order to apply for the MSc Accounting and Finance modules at undergraduate level should have been taken in: Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics*. This must include at least four accounting modules and should include Cost or Management Accounting and Financial Accounting (preferably at an advanced level).
* Mathematics modules may include, for example, Algebra, Calculus, Econometrics, Statistics, Probability or Optimisation.
Requirements for international students
If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
English language requirements
- IELTS (Academic)
Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
- TOEFL IBT*
Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.
Pearson Test of English (Academic)
58 with no less than 55 in all communicative skills.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Exeter 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.
About The University of Exeter
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
