MSc Accounting and Finance
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
10 Months
Course summary
Develop your understanding of accounting and finance concepts in a world-leading department with a strong international orientation.
The MSc Accounting and Finance is ideal for students who want to develop strong technical knowledge. It will provide students with a deep understanding of how accounting and finance concepts are used in practice and their role in global financial markets. The programme has an outstanding reputation that extends over five decades. It's suitable for those who are interested in pursuing careers in the fields of accounting, finance, management, consulting, regulation or academia.
You're expected to have taken academic courses in accounting, finance or economics, and quantitative methods prior to entry. Strong candidates who don't have the appropriate background in one or more of these areas may be required to take additional courses before being accepted.
Teaching in the Department of Accounting is world class, and you'll benefit from our facultys strong international and interdisciplinary orientation. A particular teaching strength is exploring the interface between accounting and managers, organisations, institutions, public policy and regulatory bodies.
The department is one of the leading groups in the world for teaching and research on the economic, institutional and organisational aspects of accounting and financial management. Its also home to the Centre for Analysis of Risk and Regulation (CARR), an interdisciplinary research unit focused on the organisational and institutional settings for risk management and regulatory practices.
Previous graduates of the programme have gone on to enjoy successful careers in a wide range of sectors, including finance, accounting, consulting, policy, and academia.
The MSc Accounting and Finance is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Graduate destinations:
Students who successfully complete the MSc Accounting and Finance programme pursue careers across a wide range of sectors, in financial institutions, accounting firms, management consulting, industry, government and academia.
Modules
Tuition fees
- Hong Kong
- Afghanistan
- Albania
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Burkina Faso
- Burma
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Cambodia
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo (Democratic Republic)
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Curacao
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- East Timor
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- England
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Ethiopia
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Indonesia
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Italy
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Korea DPR (North Korea)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Libya
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Micronesia
- Moldova
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Northern Ireland
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Palestinian Authority
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Qatar
- Republic of Ireland
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
- Senegal
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- St Vincent
- St. Kitts & Nevis
- St. Lucia
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Syria
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Togo
- Tonga
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- UAE
- Uganda
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Wales
- Western Samoa
- Yemen
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
£ 3,800month
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
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University League Table
3rd
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Campus address
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, England, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
1st out of 103
7th out of 122 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 227181 80%5th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10091.0 91%2nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.20 80%38th
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Entry standards
/ Max 221193 87%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10089.0 89%6th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%66th
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