MSc Accounting and Finance (Professional Placement)
Birmingham City University
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Looking to study a postgraduate accounting and finance course in Birmingham? Our MSc Accounting and Finance degree is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).Taught by professionally qualified academics with a wealth of industrial and professional experience, this CIMA accredited Masters course focuses on the practical application of accountancy in the real world and theoretical aspects of related research with a clear objective of preparing you for a career in ...Read more

Looking to study a postgraduate accounting and finance course in Birmingham? Our MSc Accounting and Finance degree is accredited by Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Taught by professionally qualified academics with a wealth of industrial and professional experience, this CIMA accredited Master's course focuses on the practical application of accountancy in the real world and theoretical aspects of related research with a clear objective of preparing you for a career in accountancy, finance or management. You can maximise your CIMA exemptions by choosing particular modules, and get prepared for the remaining final (external) CIMA exam(s) at the end of the course.

The international focus of the course is derived through a variety of means including the study of international accounting standards, student body, the teaching team and the use of international teaching materials.

Professional Placement option

For our MSc Accounting and Finance degree, you will have the opportunity to take the Professional Placement version of the course, which is offered as an alternative to the standard version of the course.
This will allow you to complete a credit bearing, 20 week Professional Placement as an integral part of your Master’s Degree. The purpose of the Professional Placement is to improve your employability and transferable skills. The placement experience will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market.

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78/279
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74th
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103rd
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Somal
14 Dec 25

There’s so many facilities to help people enjoy their university experience. For those who are scared about their first year and transformation to university, BCU provides a lot..Read more

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TANVIR
10 Dec 25

Best experience is one of the tutor I got the way he learned me everything about this university and familiar with this course.The worst thing is the auto generated email..Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to have one of the following:

  • A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Accountancy, Accounting and Finance or business related area with significant accounting related content from a UK institution or international equivalent.
  • ACCA Papers F1-9 / CIMA Operational and Management Levels (or equivalent).
  • A full professional accountancy qualification (APEL may be available).
  • A pre-Masters programme approved by Birmingham City University.

Tuition fees

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£1,152 month

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Students from Domestic

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18 months with professional placement - £13,285 in 2024/25.

£1,624 month

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

18 months with professional placement - £19,485 in 2024/25

£1,624 month

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Students from International

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18 months with professional placement - £19,485 in 2024/25

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14 Dec 25
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There’s so many facilities to help people enjoy their university experience. For those who are scared about their first year and transformation to university, BCU provides a lot...
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10 Dec 25
Best experience is one of the tutor I got the way he learned me everything about this university and familiar with this course.The worst thing is the auto generated email...
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Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University , Birmingham

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University House 15 Bartholomew Row Birmingham B5 5JU United Kingdom
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