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.
๐ง What You Study
Typical core modules include (subject to change):
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Advanced Financial Management
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Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Banking, Economics & Finance
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Strategic Business Leader
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Research Methods
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Advanced Performance Management
๐ Optional / Elective Modules May Include:
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Corporate Finance
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FinTech & Digital Transformation
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Principles of Islamic Finance
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Quantitative Finance
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Finance of International Business
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Econometrics & Data Analysis
๐ Dissertation
You also complete a final thesis/dissertation based on independent research relevant to accounting and finance.
๐ Career Prospects
Graduates of this MSc often pursue roles in:
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Financial Analyst / Investment Analyst
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Accountancy and Audit roles
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Corporate Finance / Management Accountant
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Financial Controller / Consultant
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Risk and Compliance roles
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Further study (e.g., PhD or professional qualifications)
Entry Requirements
๐ Academic
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A Bachelor’s degree (undergraduate degree) in accounting, finance, business, economics or a related discipline — usually at least a 2:2 UK equivalent.
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Applicants with degrees in other areas may be considered caseโbyโcase (e.g., relevant work experience or professional qualifications).
๐ฃ๏ธ English Language
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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).
๐ Additional Documents
Commonly required with your application:
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Academic transcripts and degree certificate
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CV/Resume
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English test certificate (IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo)
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Personal statement (explaining why you want to study this program)
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Passport copy
Fees & Funding
1. Tuition Fees (Postgraduate – 2025/26)
According to Cardiff Met’s official fees page:
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๐ Postgraduate Master’s degree (taught) — £17,600 per year for international students.
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๐ง๐ Postgraduate Doctoral programme — also £17,600 per year (international).
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๐ผ MBA — approx £19,500 per year (international).
๐ Tuition fees are usually paid by instalments or in full before the deposit deadline (often 50% deposit of total after scholarships).
๐ 2. Scholarships & Funding Options
๐ 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:
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๐ ViceโChancellor Scholarship: up to £3,500 off tuition for selected MA/MSc programmes.
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๐ Full Fee Discount: up to £1,000 discount if you pay full fees by the deposit deadline.
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๐ Alumni Scholarship: 20% reduction in fees if you previously graduated from Cardiff Met and are enrolling on a taught postgraduate programme.
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๐ง๐ Sanctuary Award: funding support for students with irregular migration status (separate application process).
๐ Only one scholarship applies at a time (you cannot combine multiple awards).
๐ Scholarship Example (Illustrative)
If your MSc tuition fee is £17,600, the funding could work like:
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ViceโChancellor Scholarship: £3,500 → £14,100
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Fullโfee paid discount: £1,000 → £13,100
(Total after both if eligible and paying on time)
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