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MSc Accounting & Finance

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
Study Level POSTGRADUATE
Duration 1-2
Next Intake September
Tuition Fees ยฃ 17,600 per year
Entry Score Since the programme is taught in English, you must demonstrate proficiency if your first language is not English โ€” typically IELTS 6.0 overall (or equivalent)

Course Overview

The MSc Accounting & Finance programme at Cardiff Met gives you a deeper, professionally relevant grounding in both accounting and finance by covering advanced theory and practical application.

๐Ÿง  What You Study

Typical core modules include (subject to change):

  • Advanced Financial Management

  • Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Banking, Economics & Finance

  • Strategic Business Leader

  • Research Methods

  • Advanced Performance Management

๐Ÿ” Optional / Elective Modules May Include:

  • Corporate Finance

  • FinTech & Digital Transformation

  • Principles of Islamic Finance

  • Quantitative Finance

  • Finance of International Business

  • Econometrics & Data Analysis

๐Ÿ“œ Dissertation

You also complete a final thesis/dissertation based on independent research relevant to accounting and finance.


๐Ÿ“Š Career Prospects

Graduates of this MSc often pursue roles in:

 

  • Financial Analyst / Investment Analyst

  • Accountancy and Audit roles

  • Corporate Finance / Management Accountant

  • Financial Controller / Consultant

  • Risk and Compliance roles

  • Further study (e.g., PhD or professional qualifications)

Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“š Academic

  • A Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate degree) in accounting, finance, business, economics or a related discipline — usually at least a 2:2 UK equivalent.

  • Applicants with degrees in other areas may be considered caseโ€‘byโ€‘case (e.g., relevant work experience or professional qualifications).

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language

  • Since the programme is taught in English, you must demonstrate proficiency if your first language is not English — typically IELTS 6.0 overall (or equivalent) is required (confirm with Cardiff Met admissions).

๐Ÿ“„ Additional Documents

Commonly required with your application:

  • Academic transcripts and degree certificate

  • CV/Resume

  • English test certificate (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)

  • Personal statement (explaining why you want to study this program)

  • Passport copy

Fees & Funding

1. Tuition Fees (Postgraduate – 2025/26)

According to Cardiff Met’s official fees page:

  • ๐Ÿ“˜ Postgraduate Master’s degree (taught)£17,600 per year for international students.

  • ๐Ÿง‘‍๐ŸŽ“ Postgraduate Doctoral programme — also £17,600 per year (international).

  • ๐Ÿ’ผ MBA — approx £19,500 per year (international).

๐Ÿ“Œ Tuition fees are usually paid by instalments or in full before the deposit deadline (often 50% deposit of total after scholarships).


๐ŸŽ“ 2. Scholarships & Funding Options

๐ŸŽ“ International Scholarships (Automatic Consideration)

Cardiff Met automatically considers all international applicants for scholarship awards (you normally don’t need to apply separately).

Common scholarship types include:

  • ๐Ÿ… Viceโ€‘Chancellor Scholarship: up to £3,500 off tuition for selected MA/MSc programmes.

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Full Fee Discount: up to £1,000 discount if you pay full fees by the deposit deadline.

  • ๐ŸŽ“ Alumni Scholarship: 20% reduction in fees if you previously graduated from Cardiff Met and are enrolling on a taught postgraduate programme.

  • ๐Ÿง‘‍๐ŸŽ“ Sanctuary Award: funding support for students with irregular migration status (separate application process).

๐Ÿ“Œ Only one scholarship applies at a time (you cannot combine multiple awards).


๐Ÿ“Œ Scholarship Example (Illustrative)

If your MSc tuition fee is £17,600, the funding could work like:

 

  • Viceโ€‘Chancellor Scholarship: £3,500 → £14,100

  • Fullโ€‘fee paid discount: £1,000 → £13,100
    (Total after both if eligible and paying on time)

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