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MSc Accounting and Finance
Develops the ability to analyse financial information and use it in business strategy, with a practical focus on issues faced by financial managers. Suits accounting, finance, economics or business graduates.
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A clearer look at MSc Accounting and Finance
Develops the ability to analyse financial information and use it in business strategy, with a practical focus on issues faced by financial managers. Suits accounting, finance, economics or business graduates.
This 12-month postgraduate route concentrates on financial reporting and interpretation, management accounting and business control, professional judgement, governance and accountability. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Financial reporting and interpretation
- Management accounting and business control
- Professional judgement, governance and accountability
- Corporate finance and investment decisions
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Financial statement analysis
- Budgeting and performance review
- Numerical accuracy
- Evidence-based financial judgement
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent postgraduate study, critical reading and a dissertation or major project where required.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who are comfortable with numbers and want to understand how reliable financial information supports organisations. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Graduate accountant
- Audit associate
- Management accountant
- Financial reporting analyst
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
6 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Accounting and Finance ProjectPublished course content
- 02Career Catalyst: Developing Skills For Long Term SuccessPublished course content
- 03Financial Accounting and ReportingPublished course content
- 04Corporate Financial StrategyPublished course content
- 05Managerial Accounting and FinancePublished course content
- 06Financial Statement AnalysisPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 2:2 honours degree in Accounting and Finance, or 2:1 in Economics, Mathematics or a business-related subject
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- A good bachelor's degree or a four-year degree from a recognised Sri Lankan university is considered for direct entry. HND or third-class degree holders are not normally accepted for most master's.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, 5.5 in each component
- English alternatives
- Cambridge GCE O Level English Language grade C or above is listed as meeting the English requirement; some courses ask for more.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on courses.uwe.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.