Overview

Accounting and Finance at University of Birmingham is designed to produce specialists equipped with the intellectual, analytical, communication, and ethical proficiencies essential for a distinguished career in accounting and finance.

This course will develop your understanding of the principal theories and empirical research that form the foundation of accounting and finance. You will also master a variety of methodologies to address and resolve real-world challenges. Additionally, you will acquire a suite of transferable skills, including critical analysis, effective communication, and teamwork, which are invaluable for your professional success.

The course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and opportunities to excel a career in the accounting, financial services and related sectors of the economy.

Accounting and Finance graduates are in high demand from a wide range of top employers for their specialist skills.
Opportunity to meet and network with leading global organisations.
Our modules cover topics at the forefront of emerging trends in accounting and finance.

Our course has been developed by leading researchers in the field, with a focus on sustainable and responsible business practices.

Career opportunities

Graduates will leave Birmingham perfectly placed to take up key accounting and financial positions or managerial and consultancy roles in the private and the public sector.

Fantastic career opportunities are available at leading accountancy firms, financial institutions and multinational corporations.

This course is also beneficial to entrepreneurs that want to have a solid knowledge of finance and its applications.

Get more details

Visit programme website

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accounting Theory and Policy

Corporate Financial Management

Integrity and The Reflective practitioner

Dissertation

Management Accounting: Issues in Strategy and Accounting

Alternative Finance

Auditing Theory and Practice

Check out the full curriculum

Visit programme website

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

67

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Finance Accounting View 680 other Masters in Finance in United Kingdom

Explore more key information

Visit programme website

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

67

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 Honours degree
or postgraduate diploma from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in Accounting or Finance related subjects.
Applicants with a degree other than in Accounting or Finance will also be considered provided they meet at least one of the following criteria:
Successful completion of a minimum of three Accounting or Finance modules (passed at undergraduate level); or
Relevant professional or applied work experience in accounting, finance, or a closely related area; or
Part-qualified status with a recognised professional accounting body (e.g., ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent)

Make sure you meet all requirements

Visit programme website

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

36180 GBP / year

≈ 36180 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Check for any work restrictions

Visit programme website

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Accounting and Finance.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Career opportunities

Get more details

Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

Explore more key information

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

Check for any work restrictions

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners