Master in Accounting and Finance

Tuition fees are 31,700 GBP per year.

Accounting and Finance Master's Degree

Cardiff University offers a Master of Science (MSc) in Accounting and Finance. This full-time programme lasts for 1 year. The yearly tuition fee is 31,700 GBP. Instruction is in English.

What You Will Study

This course covers core accounting and finance principles. It includes digital transformation, financial technology, and sustainability. Students develop analytical and research skills. The programme uses interactive teaching and case-based learning. It focuses on applying concepts to real-world business scenarios.

Entry Requirements

Applicants need a 2:2 honours degree. The degree must include at least one module in mathematics, statistics, or quantitative content. An equivalent international degree is also accepted. English language proficiency requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with 5.5 in all sub-skills. Applications are processed first-come, first-served and normally close at the end of August.

Key Dates and Fees

The next start date is 28 September 2026. The tuition fee is 31,700 GBP per year. Places are allocated as applications are received. The university recommends applying early. Further details on funding are available.

Cardiff University, established in 1883 and located in the capital of Wales, is a research-led institution with a global reputation for high-quality, innovative scholarship. Home to more than 33,000 students, including over 9,000 international students from more than 100 countries, the university offers a vibrant, multicultural campus within a dynamic city. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, ensuring students learn from academic leaders who are active in advancing knowledge and addressing real-world challenges.

The university provides a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across faculties, with roughly 266 programs available that span the arts, sciences, engineering, business, and health disciplines. Cardiff emphasizes a student-centered approach, offering strong academic support, opportunities for study abroad, and industry partnerships that help students gain practical experience. Many undergraduates benefit from international exchanges and placements that enhance employability and global perspective.

Cardiff’s civic mission prioritizes community engagement, sustainability, and public good, with initiatives that contribute to regional health, wealth, and wellbeing. The campus environment supports extracurricular involvement, research internships, and student societies that enrich campus life. For international applicants seeking a research-intensive university in a welcoming capital city, Cardiff combines academic rigor, global connections, and extensive support services to help students thrive.