Masters (MSc) in Accounting and Finance

Gain a high level of understanding of the theory and practice of accounting and finance.

A career in accounting, financial services or related sectors requires a high level of understanding of the theory and practice of accounting and finance.

Alliance MBS is ranked 7th in the UK and 27th in the world for Finance Masters courses (QS Business Masters Rankings 2025). This course has both CFA Institute Affiliate status and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) status which positions you to progress to a research degree. Upon successful completion, you will be able to join the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) through an accelerated route. It is also linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of Europe's leading accounting and finance units.

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MSc Accounting and Finance / Careers

Year of entry: 2025

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Career opportunities

The course provides suitable training for those who wish to take up specialist positions in the accounting and financial services sector of the economy or those who wish to subsequently pursue a research and/or an academic career via a PhD in Accounting and Finance. Many students go on to work in the financial sector either in the City or across other sectors.

Recent recruiters

BDO LLP UK, Brammer UK, China CITIC Bank, Co-operative Auditing Department, Deloitte Enterprise Consulting, General Electric, IBM,KPMG, Lenovo, Mercedes-Benz, Nordea ASA, PwC, RBS and SME Development Bank.

Latest information on visa changes and opportunities in the UK for international students.

Accrediting organisations

The course conforms to the present ESRC guidelines for Masters degrees and has ESRC recognition as a postgraduate training year in preparation for undertaking a PhD .

The course has partnership status with the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute.

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Age range: 21-35 Nationalities: 9