Program Overview

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MSc Accounting and Financial Management

Introduction

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of accounting and finance. The course equips students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary to evaluate financial information, analyse financial statements, value companies, and make informed decisions.

Students will gain an understanding of the regulatory framework that governs accounting and finance practices and comply with relevant laws and regulations. They will develop analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through real-world accounting and finance applications.

Our programme promotes responsible corporate governance and sustainable financial management, encouraging students to think and act as global citizens by applying ethical, social, and environmental considerations when making decisions. Students will also enhance their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills by working collaboratively in diverse and multicultural environments.

We promote an inclusive curriculum to create a more equitable and diverse learning environment in which every learner feels valued and supported.

Our students acquire hands-on experience in the accounting and finance field through practical projects, case studies, simulations, and experiential learning activities. The course is assessed by a variety of methods, including written coursework, examination, and presentations.

Our programme provides students with highly sought skills and knowledge required to make informed financial decisions in a rapidly changing and complex business environment that are in demand in the job market.

Students prepare for a range of careers in the accounting and finance industry, including investment banking, risk management, financial analysis, and consultancy.

In addition to technical skills, our programme also emphasizes the development of key transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership. Students are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and contribute positively to the growth and success of their organisations.

Course Options

• 1 year
• 2 years
• January
• May
• September
• ARU London

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 1 year
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: ARU London
• FEES:
  • £9,000 UK students starting 2025/26 (total cost)
  • £18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

1 year full-time

• Whole course

Whole course

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Assessment

ARU London employs assignments, presentations, and examinations to measure student progress, along with an innovative case study major project or dissertation to complete the course.

The Major Project involves detailed research, analysis, and reporting of a finance-related issue.

Core modules

• Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics
• Corporate Reporting, Budgeting and Control
• Corporate Finance and Valuations
• Taxation, Audit and Assurance
• Investment and Risk Management
• Postgraduate Major Project (Accounting and Finance)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have:

• the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience
• previously been taught in English and have sufficient command of English to undertake postgraduate study, or have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or better.

If you have completed a bachelors degree or an equivalent non-UK qualification and did not achieve our required grades for entry, but can demonstrate that your life/work skills would make you suitable, you should still consider applying.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual, which means we will look at your whole application, including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances, as well as your educational qualifications.

View our entry requirements for international students by region.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

Fees and Paying for University

UK students starting 2025/26 (total cost)

£9,000 UK students starting 2025/26 (total cost)

Tuition fees for international students (2025/26)

£18,600 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter.

Find out about paying your fees.

Paying for university

Funding for postgraduate students

It’s important to decide how to fund your course before applying. Use our finance guide for postgraduate students to learn more about postgraduate loans and other funding options.

Scholarships

We offer a £1,000 Postgraduate Entry Scholarship to new applicants at ARU London who achieved a first-class honours degree from a university in the UK.

We also have a Masters Scholarship Programme that runs through our three intakes. Successful applicants will receive 50% off their Masters degree fee. To apply, please write 750+ words on your previous degree, areas of interest in the field of business, and why you wish to study at a postgraduate level.

If you graduated from any ARU campus with an undergraduate degree, we offer £2,000 off your entire course fee when you enrol as a postgraduate student at ARU London.

Please note that only one scholarship can be applied per student. The scholarship with the highest value will be taken into consideration.

Facilities

Campus facilities

As a student at ARU London, you’ll have access to:

• over 30 lecture theatres ranging in size from those that can accommodate up to 200 students in a theatre-style seating arrangement, to others that are perfect for highly interactive seminars
• two campuses with libraries containing core texts, wider reading, printers, and computer labs. There are also multiple study pods, with booths perfect for group work or personal study.

Student support

You’ll be supported by:

• our Employability Team, offering growth of skills, knowledge, and experiences through extra-curricular sessions and the Passport Scheme
• experienced wellbeing advisors and counsellors offering assistance with mental, physical, medical, and/or learning conditions
• a mobile app with learning resources, an e-library, and timetabling – accessible at any time.

Careers

A degree in Accounting and Financial Management is significant in any sector. In today’s interconnected world, organisations face a range of challenges, including increasing regulatory scrutiny, changing customer expectations, and disruptive technologies.

An in-depth understanding of accounting and finance is essential to navigating these challenges and ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of any organisation.

Our programme provides students with highly sought skills and knowledge required to make informed financial decisions in rapidly changing and complex business environments that are in demand in the job market.

Students prepare for a range of careers in the accounting and finance industry, including investment banking, risk management, financial analysis, and consultancy.

In addition to technical skills, our programme also emphasizes the development of key transferable skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and leadership. Students are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and contribute positively to the growth and success of their organisations.