Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
Home: £10,310 for the course
International/EU: £17,205 for the course -
How long will I study?
15 Months
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
January 2025
Course summary
- Study present-day national and global developments in systems, regulations and general practices of accounting and finance.
- Develop transferable intellectual and professional skills relevant to the current national and international business world.
- Undertake 'real-world learning' to gain immediate value to your present or potential employers.
The course meets the growing demand for masters level professionals in finance and accounting. It is suitable if you are from a general finance background and wish to gain specialist knowledge in accounting and finance, or if you have an accounting background and would like to extend and update your knowledge and skills.
Accredited by
ACCA has granted the following exemptions from their examinations to students graduating from this course
• F1 accountant in business
• F2 management accounting
• F3 financial accounting
• F4 corporate and business law
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and has been awarded the Business School Impact System label by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD).
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How you learn
This course is respected for its innovative practice-based teaching and the development of applied knowledge and skills within the modern financial business environment.
By studying updated literature, international accounting standards, worldwide events and companies' financial accounts, you learn how real organisations operate and the accounting and financial strategies and decisions they implement.
International students who are ACCA passed finalists or qualified accountants can convert their ACCA qualifications to a UK masters on our MSc Accounting and Finance ACCA Fast Track Route.
You learn through
- lectures
- seminars
- coursework
- problem solving
- individual and group research projects
- reports
- presentations
- workshops
- self-directed learning
- assessment
This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.
Course leaders and tutors
Caroline Linares
Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Course Leader for MSc Accounting & Finance, MSc Financial Management and MSc Forensic AccountingCourse Leader for MSc Accounting & Finance, MSc Financial Management and MSc Forensic Accounting, and Senior Lecturer in Accounting
Applied learning
Networking opportunities
Students on this course are typically from all corners of the globe, providing you with opportunities to engage with different cultures and network while learning the knowledge you need to gain management positions.
Many of the tutors are from industry and are well connected with professional accountancy bodies, researching professional knowledge, developing professional syllabi and designing professional assessments. This ensures you are at the cutting edge of applied professional knowledge, while also developing your critical reflexivity, questioning established knowledge and imagining alternatives.
The team delivering the course also has strong links with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and Association of Corporate Treasurers.
Guest lectures from visiting academics and practitioners from commercial and non-profit making organisations will provide further opportunities to enhance your understanding and encourage you to make contact with employers.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career as an
- accountant
- financial controller
- finance or accounting manager
- consultant
- financial journalist
- researcher or educator
- PhD study
- financial analyst
- financial consultant
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- HSBC
- Chinatrust Commercial Bank
- KPMG
- Self-employment
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEntry requirements
All students
Normally one of the following in a relevant subject*
• a good honours degree
• a recognised postgraduate qualification
• an equivalent recognised professional qualification
* Relevant subjects include • accounting • banking • economics • finance • financial services.
If you do not have such academic qualifications we may consider your application individually, based on your personal, professional and work experience, and other formal qualifications. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills, is the standard for non-native speakers of English. If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English qualification.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Corporate Finance
Corporate Governance And Ethics
Dissertation Or Applied Business Project
Financial Analysis
Forensic Accounting
International Auditing And Assurance
International Corporate Reporting
Statistics And Data Modelling
Strategic Management Accounting For Performance Enhancement
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £10,310 for the course.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £17,205 for the course.
Postgraduate student loans
Up to £12,471 is available in 2024/25 for home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for Accounting, banking and finance courses (PDF, 326.4KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
