Master in Accounting and Finance MSc

Tuition comes to 37,500 GBP per year. The application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is Aug 3, 2027.

Course overview

The Accounting and Finance MSc at Nottingham University Business School builds expert knowledge and practical experience for a career in accounting, consulting, auditing, corporate governance or corporate finance. Students master financial and management accounting, corporate finance and financial statement analysis, with optional modules covering international finance and behavioural economics.

Why choose this course

• Access to the Bloomberg Terminal for real-time market data and analytics
• Triple-accredited Business School (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB)
• Choice between a dissertation or a group Business Project with an industry partner
• Optional industry-recognised Microsoft and SAP digital certifications
• Recent graduates hired by EY, KPMG, PwC and BDO

Careers

Average starting salary for Business School postgraduates was £38,931 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23). Graduates work as accountants, financial and investment analysts, management consultants and business analysts.

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.