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Accounting and Financial Management

University of Reading
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #35
Tuition GBP 19,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Reading, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Accounting and Financial Management at University of Reading 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 Financial Management programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia 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: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 19,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Reading, Malaysia

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Accounting and Financial Management 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. International Strategic Management
  2. Management Decision Making and Performance Evaluation
  3. Business Finance
  4. Cases in Financial Management and Control
  5. International Financial Reporting 1
  6. International Financial Reporting 2
  7. Corporate Governance & Ethics
  8. Study and Research Skills: Sources, Methods, and Practice
  9. Dissertation/Project

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class
Recommended score: First Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of First Class 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 good first or second class UK honours degree, or overseas equivalent, will usually be required.  Applicants with relevant experience or professional qualifications will also be considered.

Prior knowledge or experience of your chosen subject area is not required. We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 19,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 19,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Reading 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 University of Reading

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University of Reading

Reading, United Kingdom

TheUniversity of Readingis a public research university inReading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as the University Extension College, Reading, an extension college ofChrist Church,...

University Profile
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months