Professional Accounting, MSc
Swansea University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Singleton Park Campus

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Full Time

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MAY-25

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4 months

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MSc - Master of Science

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Singleton Park Campus

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COURSE OVERVIEWHave you qualified as an accountant with the professional bodies within the last five years (or have additional relevant experience) and want to advance your career with a Masters qualification?This 4 month course* promotes integration between professional practice and theory, and the credits from your prior learning as a qualified accountant can fast-track you onto our MSc in Professional Accounting.The programme entails completion of a module in Research Skills, which will ...Read more

COURSE OVERVIEW

Have you qualified as an accountant with the professional bodies within the last five years (or have additional relevant experience) and want to advance your career with a Masters qualification?

This 4 month course* promotes integration between professional practice and theory, and the credits from your prior learning as a qualified accountant can fast-track you onto our MSc in Professional Accounting.

The programme entails completion of a module in Research Skills, which will prepare you for an independent project. This module is available on-line and does not therefore require in-person contact on campus.

Offering further flexibility, our MSc Professional Accounting offers two entry points in each academic year.

With our MSc Professional Accounting you will draw on local, regional and national associations and networks and the breadth of research, teaching and practical expertise within our teaching team will enrich your professional development.

PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates of this course will be equipped with a sound knowledge, critical understanding and enhanced research skills to add to their practical skills in accountancy.

Advancing your professional development, this programme has been designed to enhance your skills and prepare you for career opportunities and varying roles within accounting.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

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40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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31st
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37th
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23 Dec 20

Swansea wasnt my first choice as institution , but i can't imagine having the student life i've had , at any other university.The location by the seaside makes it truly..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students will have the equivalent of 120 credits of prior learning, ie: qualified as an accountant with recognised professional bodies within the last five years. Students will be required to have passed all the ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA and other professional accountancy bodies’ external examinations.

Tuition fees

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£3,500 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. Additional costs may apply.

£5,850 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. Additional costs may apply.

£5,850 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%. Additional costs may apply.

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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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