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Postgraduate Taught

Do you love to get into the numbers? Is crunching data and watching the figures something that motivates you? If so, this is the course for you.

Designed for all kinds of graduates from any discipline, this course is ideal for anyone with a strong interest in the foundations of accounting and finance and looking for a role in the financial sector.

If you fancy understanding how the accounting and finance sector operates and how it influences stakeholders, including managers, finance providers and government, this is the course for you.

This course is accredited by

AACSB accredited

About this course

Our MSc Accounting and Finance programme is designed specifically to help you develop an understanding of accounting and finance in global organisations. It will provide you with important training for careers in the accounting and financial sectors.

You’ll develop key professional and research skills, as well as an understanding of ethical business practice throughout your year-long course. The modules will cover the foundations of finance, the financial market and public sector finance and taxation. You’ll then undertake a final research project, which can be either a dissertation or a business-based project.

You’ll be studying on campus at the internationally renowned Hull University Business School, with access to a full range of professional business information services including Reuters Datastream, Bloomberg, Bankscope, and FAME to enhance your data exploration.

Module options

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

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Filters

  • Issues in Accounting and Accountability

    Develop your knowledge of issues in accounting and accountability in the context of corporations and understand the expectations of societies from today’s corporations. You'll explore issues relating to accounting, governance, accountability, audit, corporate social responsibility, and regulation with an emphasis on theory, practice and regulation. This module provides a theoretical background to anyone wishing to enter the accounting world whether as an accountant, auditor, or researcher.

    core

    20 credits

  • Financial Markets and Financial Technologies

    This module aims to give you an understanding of the principles of modern financial markets and instruments. You'll learn to apply these concepts by following and interpreting current affairs in the financial markets.

    core

    20 credits

  • Corporate Financial Management

    This module introduces you to the theory and practice of corporate finance, focusing on the effects of investment and financing decisions on firm value. You'll also develop an understanding of corporate financial management policies.

    core

    20 credits

  • Accounting, Organisations and Control

    Develop your understanding of organisational accounting and control processes and their impacts on businesses, governments and society. You'll study performance evaluations as well as management control and accounting systems and techniques, including their changes, issues and economic contexts.

    core

    20 credits

  • Dissertation

    What fascinates you? You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up a project on a topic of your choice, supported by your dissertation supervisor.

    core

    60 credits

  • Study Skills and Research Methods

    This module equips you with the essential skills you need at the start of your MSc journey. You will learn the academic skills required for progression and develop competencies to undertake your own research projects. The module emphasizes working within diverse settings, understanding the importance of feedback, and ethical considerations in academic research. By the end of the module, you will have enhanced academic skills, an understanding of working in diverse environments, and the ability to conduct ethical research projects.

    core

    0 credits

  • Financial Decision Making

    This module provides students with a comprehensive understanding of financial principles necessary for effective decision-making in corporate finance. By studying topics like asset valuation, cost of capital, and capital structure, you will gain the necessary skills and competencies to assess investment opportunities and optimise financial performance. The module also offers an international perspective on financial theory, allowing you to excel in various roles within the finance industry.

    core

    20 credits

Our academics

All of our lecturers have a wealth of experience and knowledge from the world of economics and finance and will work to share their passion and enthusiasm for accounting with you.

Their own experience working within the sector will benefit your learning and understanding throughout each module.

Yawen Hudson

Dr Yawen Hudson

Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

Dr. Qin Xiao

Dr Qin Xiao

Senior Lecturer in Finance

Entry Requirements

What do I need?

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification

Typical offer

2:2 in any subject area

The programme is designed for graduates from any discipline with a strong interest in the foundations of accounting and finance. However, we do recommend that you have a basic knowledge and understanding of this area of business studies.

Fees & Funding

How much is it?

Scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

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We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.

To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.

Our facilities

Make connections with industry professionals, like-minded entrepreneurs, and corporate partners in our Business Lounge. It’s also a great space to meet your course mates for group work.
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Future prospects

Once you’ve finished this programme you’ll be perfectly prepared for a career in the accounting and financial sector as well as businesses of all sizes with an active accounting department. Why not reach out to your favourite brands or search for roles within finance that interest you and make the most of your passion for numbers whilst working for a brand you love?

Hull University Business School also offers support such as mentoring and CV writing workshops to assist with career growth and development. With the support of our staff and lecturers behind you, you'll be well on the way to the professional career in the financial sector.

Take your career to the next level

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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Not ready to apply yet?

We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

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