Program Overview

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Overview

The Master's programme in Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis prepares students for positions in financial analysis, accounting, and finance in the global marketplace. This accounting and finance-based Master's focuses on financial analysis, addressing the need for sound financial analysis and robust reporting in the rapidly changing global financial and business environment.

What You'll Learn

This Master's degree starts with three weeks of intensive training in fundamental accounting knowledge, addressing any knowledge gaps for students from different educational backgrounds. Students will learn to apply knowledge and skills of financial analysis to complex real-world scenarios and use the analysis results for evidence-based decision-making. They will also have access to advanced statistical software, including Stata and SPSS, and will undertake practical studies of real-world data via Bloomberg, LSEG, and other data sources.

Modules

The course covers various modules, including:

• International Finance and Capital Markets
• Techniques for Data Analysis
• Financial Information Analysis
• Dissertation (Analyst Report)
• Corporate Strategy and Valuation
• Accounting for Analysts
• Academic Skills in AFFA

How You'll Learn

The course is modular, comprising 180 credits, and is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. Assessment methods include dissertation, professional skills assessments, portfolio, problem-solving exercises, report, written examination, and written exercise.

Student Support

Throughout their studies, students will have access to support from academic staff, personal tutors, and research supervisors, as well as the University Student Services Team and student representatives.

Your Development

The course prepares students for a wide range of careers with employers, such as PwC, EY, KPMG, HSBC Bank, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Students will benefit from the University's status as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner and will have the opportunity to complete the Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate.

Professional Skills

Students will develop practical skills, including the ability to integrate accounting and finance knowledge and skills to assess corporate performance and valuation, deal with complex issues systematically and analytically, and use analytical skills to make sound judgments around investment management.

Your Future

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles, such as financial analyst, auditor, finance officer, financial trader, accountant, risk analyst, assets valuation analyst, investment manager, equity analyst, and commercial credit officer. The course also provides exemptions from professional examination papers, including those from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and The Association of International Accountants (AIA).

Careers Support

The University's Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and students will have access to a wealth of resources and support to enhance their employability, including one-to-one career support, industry-specific career events, online career learning tools, and career planning and information sessions.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). Only 1% of business schools worldwide hold this triple crown.

Professional Accreditation and Recognition

The course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and provides exemptions from professional examination papers. The course is also recognized by the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, which provides students with a solid grounding in the Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) from the CFA Program.

Facilities

Newcastle University Business School is one of the largest schools in the University, with over 4,000 students from over 85 countries. The school has two buildings, the Business School and the Frederick Douglass Centre, which offer a range of purpose-built facilities, including computer clusters, lecture theatres, seminar and teaching spaces, a dedicated Student Hub and Quiet Space, and a contemporary café.

Accessibility

The Business School values individual differences and the diversity this brings. The buildings are accessible and user-friendly, with lifts, accessible toilets, and gender-neutral toilets.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for 2026 entry are £16,300 for home students and £31,950 for international students. The University offers a range of scholarships, including the Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships.

What You're Paying For

Tuition fees include the costs of matriculation, registration, tuition, library access, examination, re-examination, and graduation.

Entry Requirements

The entrance requirements for 2026 entry include a 2:2 honors degree or international equivalent in any subject, with a good basic level of numeracy equivalent to UK GCSE or above.

Qualifications from Outside the UK

The University accepts a range of qualifications from outside the UK, including international baccalaureates and European baccalaureates.

English Language Requirements

The University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no sub-section below 6.0, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Admissions Policy

The University's admissions policy is designed to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. The policy includes information on the application process, admission criteria, and the appeals procedure.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

The University recognizes prior learning and experience, and students may be eligible for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning.

How to Apply

The course starts in September, and there is no application deadline. International students are advised to apply at least two months before the course starts. The application portal has instructions to guide students through the application process, and students can choose to start their application, save their details, and come back to complete it later. A deposit of £1,500 is required for international students, which is non-refundable but will be deducted from tuition fees when students register.