MSc Accounting and Finance
University of Essex
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The dual disciplines of accounting and finance complement each other to create a wide-reaching view of an organisation’s financial status which makes MSc Accounting and Finance a desirable Masters degree. At Essex we encourage you to practice fair finance and ethical accounting to mitigate and manage risk.MSc Accounting and Finance builds on your existing knowledge of financial reporting and corporate analysis to develop you into an agile and confident financial manager.Our MSc Accounting and ...Read more

The dual disciplines of accounting and finance complement each other to create a wide-reaching view of an organisation’s financial status which makes MSc Accounting and Finance a desirable Masters degree. At Essex we encourage you to practice fair finance and ethical accounting to mitigate and manage risk.MSc Accounting and Finance builds on your existing knowledge of financial reporting and corporate analysis to develop you into an agile and confident financial manager.Our MSc Accounting and Finance is taught at Essex Business School. You join one of the UK’s largest and most respected finance groups and experience a Masters education that combines theory with practice. You further your understanding of advanced accounting and corporate finance and can tailor your studies to your professional ambitions by choosing from a range of optional modules.We develop your business skills so you can use creativity, innovation and ethical awareness to solve the challenges that the international business world continues to presen

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73/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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47th
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29th
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Mayowa
04 Nov 25

It has good career prospects and a good level of education, however the nightlife is pretty bad due to the location of the..Read more

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Viyash
30 Oct 25

One good aspect is the rooms in the accommodation i got is reasonably good. It has enough space for all my personal belongings and anything extra. There is enough lighting and my..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in any discipline. Your degree must include: One module in Financial Accounting AND One module in Management Accounting

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£22,400 per year

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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Mayowa
04 Nov 25
Accounting and Finance (including Foundation Year)
It has good career prospects and a good level of education, however the nightlife is pretty bad due to the location of the...
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Viyash
30 Oct 25
Accounting and Finance
One good aspect is the rooms in the accommodation i got is reasonably good. It has enough space for all my personal belongings and anything extra. There is enough lighting and my...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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