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MSc - Master of Science
Treforest Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Treforest Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Treforest Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Forensic accounting and the related discipline of forensic audit are fast-developing areas in the commercial world. Major professional accounting firms now have departments offering forensic accounting and audit services, and the demand for expertise in this area is growing exponentially.
USW's respected Forensic Audit and Accounting masters course - the only course of its kind in the UK - has been running for ten years and provides specialist skills in fraud investigation, valuations, assist in dispute resolution, expert reports and conduct analysis.
Employment opportunities are numerous, from specialist firms of forensic accountants to specialist departments within accountancy firms. Forensic audit and forensic accounting are important areas for national governments, particularly in developing countries.
Assessment
Assessment methods include examinations and coursework-based assignments.
Careers
Forensic Audit and Accounting is a growing, niche area with audit and accountancy firms looking for specialist skills.
It is also an important area for national governments, particularly in developing countries. As a result, employment opportunities are numerous, from specialist firms of forensic accountants to specialist departments within accountancy firms.
There are many opportunities in the public and regulatory sectors, as well as employment prospects in commercial organisations, as part of investigatory, internal audit, and compliance departments.
Recent graduates are employed in the forensic accounting department of a ‘Big Four’ accountancy firm, and as a Fraud Investigator for a national public sector auditor.
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in accounting, audit or finance. Alternatively, a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in business with an appropriate level of financial content, from a UK university.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,250 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£15,850 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£15,850 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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