Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Interpret financial statements and business performance.
- Apply accounting and finance methods to practical decisions.
- Develop numerical, analytical and professional judgement.
Queen's University Belfast · Belfast
MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics
Formerly MSc Accounting and Finance, this Queen's Business School course combines accounting and finance expertise with data analytics techniques and offers professional body exemptions. It assumes prior undergraduate study of accounting and finance.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Accountant
- Financial analyst
- Audit associate
- Finance manager
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 Honours degree in Accounting and/or Finance or another relevant subject (Sri Lanka 2:2 equivalent: 4-year Special/Professional or 3-year General degree with 55%, 3.0/4.0 or B)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- UK 2:1 equivalent: 4-year Bachelor Special or Professional degree, or 3-year General degree, with 60%, 3.3/4.0 or B+. UK 2:2 equivalent: same degrees with 55%, 3.0/4.0 or B
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Queen's University Belfast.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on qub.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Queen's University Belfast before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.