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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • 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 faculty’s 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. It’s 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.

Tuition fees

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£ 3,800month

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University information

London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • University League Table

    3rd

  • Campus address

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London, Houghton Street, London, Greater London, WC2A 2AE, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    1st out of 102

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    190 82%

    3rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    1st

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 85%

    6th

    32

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