MSc Accounting and Finance

Course overview

This MSc develops your knowledge of accounting and finance, including financial analysis, investments, corporate finance, financial reporting and accounting theory. You also develop digital and analytical skills, including financial modelling and the use of programming techniques. The course is accredited by professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and CISI, with exemptions from some professional examinations

Course details

Degree level

Master's

Duration

1 Year

Intake

January 2027

Tuition fee

£24,995 / year

Initial deposit

£5,000

Country

England

Campus

University of Sussex campus

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

For Pakistani applicants, Sussex currently states: • 4-year Bachelor's degree: approximately 60–65% or CGPA 2.4–2.6, depending on the university. • Your degree should have some accounting and finance content. Important: If your degree is Computer Science/BScS, this course may be difficult to meet the subject requirement because Sussex specifically asks for previous accounting/finance coverage.

General entry requirements

2:2 undergraduate degree or above UK requirement includes an average of at least 57%. Your previous degree should have basic coverage of accounting and finance. Degrees in Economics, Business or Management may also be considered case-by-case. Professional qualifications or relevant experience may also be considered.

Scholarships & discounts

Scholarship Undergraduate (UG): £4,000 scholarship – applicable to the 1st year only. Postgraduate (PG): £4,000 Pakistan Regional Scholarship £5,000 Academic Achievement Scholarship – for students with a minimum of 80% in Bachelor’s (BS) or 70% in Master’s (MS). Additional Scholarship: Available for eligible courses within the School of Engineering & Informatics and Business School. £1,000 Agent Scholarship – available to new applicants only. This scholarship can be combined with other eligible scholarships and is limited to 5 awards only.

How to apply

No bank statement required for CAS.

Pre-CAS interview

Required

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process

Interview type

On CAS Shield

Stage

Before the initial deposit is paid

Format

Recorded interview

Deposit

£5,000

Course modules

Core modules 1. Accounting Theory – Understand accounting theories and how accounting decisions are made. 2. Investments with Integrated GenAI Tools – Learn about investments, valuation and using AI tools in financial analysis. 3. Research Methods for Finance – Learn how to conduct financial research and analyse data. 4. Research Dissertation – Complete an independent research project on an accounting/finance topic. 5. Corporate Finance with AI Applications – Study company financing, investment decisions and AI applications in corporate finance. 6. Institutions in the Global Financial Market – Learn how banks and financial institutions operate in global markets. 7. Issues in Financial Reporting – Study financial reporting and current reporting challenges. 8. Management Accounting & Control – Learn how accounting information supports business planning, control and decisions. Optional modules You can choose from options such as: • Accountability and Ethics • International Corporate Reporting • Money and Banking • Programming for Accounting and Banking