MSc Accounting and Finance

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject e.g. accounting, finance. Must have a good grounding in quantitative subjects. A background in accounting is essential;
• Applicants whose first language is not English will need to attain an IELTS overall test score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any individual skill, or equivalent (eg TOEFL).

Programme specification

Our graduates will:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of accounting and finance and the ability to apply these theories in a professional setting.

2. Be proactive problem solvers with the ability to critically evaluate and formulate solutions to complex financial and accounting scenarios.

3. Be an independent researcher able to critically analyse and synthesise current empirical research in accountancy and finance, to develop research ideas and questions, and to undertake analysis and interpretation of results.

4. Be professional in applying accounting and finance to a broader business context.

5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial operations and be able to critically analyse these within a global context.

6. Be effective communicators of findings and recommendations in a clear and cogent manner in both written and oral contexts.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Students are eligible for the award if they pass the 150 credits of modules (including any pass for progression modules) and achieve an overall average mark of 50 or above, calculated across the 180 credits of modules.

Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following 150 credits of compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS5000M	Quantitative Methods	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5004M	Corporate Finance	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
LUBS5008M	Accounting and Organisational Performance	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
LUBS5011M	Applied Finance	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5017M	Advanced Financial Reporting	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
LUBS5062M	Accounting and Finance Dissertation	60	1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth)	PFP
LUBS5072M	Critical Skills for the Finance Professional	15	1 Jun to 31 Jul

Optional Modules

Students will be required to study 15 credits in Semester 1 and 15 credits in Semester 2 from the following optional modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS5002M	Information and Organisation Design	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5006M	International Business Finance	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5019M	Forensic Accounting and Finance	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5031M	Behavioural Finance	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5052M	International Investment	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LUBS5054M	International Banking and Finance	15	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LUBS5056M	Python Programming for Finance	15	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)

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