MSc Accounting and Finance

The University of Manchester Alliance Manchester Business School

Full time See Course MSc 12 months full time

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About the course

This engaging one-year programme is designed to provide a deep understanding of both accounting and finance by blending theory with practical application. You will develop quantitative, analytical, and professional skills through a broad curriculum that opens pathways to careers in financial services, corporate finance, and accounting.

The programme offers a balanced grounding in core principles, research methods, and specialist topics. Top performers benefit from CFA® exam preparation support and access to Kaplan Schweser materials. Additionally, the CIMA accreditation provides an accelerated route with multiple professional exam exemptions.

Entry Requirements

We require a UK bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours or the overseas equivalent, with excellent results in accounting and finance subjects.

When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average, position in class and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.

You need to have studied or be studying a degree in accounting or finance. We can also consider exceptional candidates with degrees in economics or mathematics. You must have taken a significant number of courses in accounting and finance during your degree.

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Where will I study?

The University of Manchester

With outstanding teaching and learning, and social responsibility embedded in everything we do, The University of Manchester’s master’s courses give students from across the world the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and experiences that will challenge and inspire you to make a lasting impact. We’re proud to be a part of the prestigious Russell Group of UK universities, with an international reputation for the highest level of teaching and research, ranked 35th in the QS World Rankings, 2026. Our cross-disciplinary courses draw on our world-leading research and strong links to global industry, designed to set you apart in the jobs market. We’re the second most targeted university by leading graduate employers in the UK (The Graduate Market in 2025, High Fliers Research). We’re committed to being a world-leading university, recognised globally for excellence of our people, research, teaching and learning, and innovations that bring benefits to society and the environment.