Accounting and Finance (London campus) Loughborough University

Overview

Designed to provide a comprehensive understanding across both accounting and finance, this course equips you with the critical knowledge, real-world experience and global experience needed to thrive in today’s business environment.  Whether you're aiming for a career in professional accounting, internal finance within leading organisations, or looking to break into banking and investment, this MSc gives you the solid foundation you need. Plus, if you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, you’ll gain skills and be empowered to launch and grow your own business venture.

London is one of the most important financial hubs in the world, where global finance meets innovation - home to major banks, accountancy firms, regulators, fintech start-ups, investment pioneers. With unrivalled access to the heart of the industry, our London location places us in close proximity to the Bank of England, Big Four accountancy firms, leading investment banks, financial consultancies, and fintech innovators, offering unique opportunities to engage with industry professionals, explore career paths, and experience the financial world first-hand.

This course is ideal for graduates from non-finance backgrounds seeking a career change, those with existing experience looking to enhance knowledge and expertise, and students eager to study in a global city with direct access to employers.

Develop a sought-after mix of accounting and finance expertise

Carefully designed to offer a dynamic, real-world learning experience, this London-based MSc in Accounting and Finance equips you with technical expertise, global insight, and the professional skills needed to succeed in today’s international financial landscape. We offer an exciting and contemporary learning experience that includes:

• Integrated learning in finance and accounting: build a strong foundation across both disciplines, with the flexibility to choose from a range of optional modules that align with your personal interests and career ambitions.
• In-depth financial analysis: Develop advanced analytical skills through a programme that places strong emphasis on accounting and financial analysis—skills highly valued by employers around the world.
• Specialised focus on management accounting: Deepen your understanding of key management accounting topics such as cost accounting, budgeting, performance measurement, and strategic decision-making—essential for driving business success.
• Explore sustainability and ESG in finance: Today’s finance professionals must understand the broader impact of business. You’ll gain deep insight into critical global issues like climate change, corporate responsibility, and sustainable investing.
• Professional skills development through Future Space: Enhance your employability with dedicated support for building your communication, leadership, and teamwork capabilities—ensuring you graduate with both technical and interpersonal skills.

Gain practical experience

A standout feature of the MSc Accounting and Finance is the opportunity to collaborate with our industry partners, gaining hands-on experience that directly enhances your employability.

You can choose to complete a collaborative dissertation, working on real-world challenges faced by our partner organisations, offering a practical, hands-on alternative to traditional desk-based research. Alternatively, the collaborative project module lets you join small teams to tackle industry-specific problems alongside our partners.

You’ll also take part in the Grand Challenges module, where students from diverse disciplines come together to address pressing societal issues, building your ability to think critically, work across sectors, and apply your financial expertise to real-world global challenges.

Additionally, these projects help build your professional profile by demonstrating your ability to work effectively in teams, solve complex issues, and gain workplace-relevant expertise - valuable assets that will set you apart with potential employers.

Focused learning: Block teaching

At Loughborough University London, we pride ourselves on delivering pioneering and distinctive learning methods, one of which is our block teaching model. This approach delivers each module in an intensive three-week block, followed by a dedicated assessment week.

Block teaching allows students to fully immerse themselves in one subject at a time. This approach enables a focused learning experience and helps students get the most out of each module.

Why you should study this degree:

• Earn your degree from a top 10 UK university, renowned for excellence in education and graduate outcomes.
• Build a strong foundation in both accounting and finance and gain the financial and analytical skills that drive decision-making, preparing you for high-impact roles across the industry.
• Shape your own learning journey with flexible module options aligned to your personal interests and career goals
• Work with industry partners to apply your knowledge to real-word challenges.
• Learn from internationally recognised academics and finance professionals, blending research insights with current industry practice.
• Full immersion in each topic area through teaching delivered in three-week blocks.
• Develop future-focused professional skills in communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Study in the heart of one of the world’s top financial centres, with direct access to major employers.