MSC Accounting is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year) options.
The University of Manchester’s MSc Accounting is a specialist master’s that combines theory, research, and professional practice. Students develop advanced knowledge of accounting, and they build technical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills for professional and leadership roles in the accountancy profession. The course focuses on financial reporting, management accounting, auditing, and governance.
The programme is full-time and in person, with a duration of 1 year. The University of Manchester operates a staged admissions process with multiple selection deadlines throughout the year. Students also gain exposure to contemporary accounting research and practice through links with The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group.
The minimum requirements for admission in MSC Accounting at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.
You need a degree in accounting or overseas equivalent. Excellent results in accounting subjects are preferable, although a relevant and advanced UK professional accounting qualification (or overseas equivalent) will also be considered
We also consider applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce or economics. Due to competition for places, we give preference to applicants with an undergraduate degree in accounting
You need to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting throughout your degree, and a final year major or specialisation in accounting will also be considered. Applicants must have studied either Financial Accounting or Management Accounting as part of their undergraduate degree.
A GMAT/GRE is not required to apply for this course but in some cases The Admissions Team may request this after the initial review of your application if your degree does not contain enough relevant quantitative modules.
Applicants must submit a valid English language qualification, first and second year transcript (scanned copies are accepted at the time of application), list of final year modules (where possible this should be included within the same document as your first and second year transcript), and a statement of purpose (included as part of your application form).
Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/10867/msc-accounting
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.