Master in Msc Forensic Accounting

For Master in Msc Forensic Accounting, tuition is Home: £10,940 for the course / International/EU: £18,600 for the course.

Gain direct access to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' member resources on a programme specifically designed to bridge the gap between financial analysis and legal expertise. Taught by an interdisciplinary team from the Sheffield Business School and the Sheffield Institute of Law and Justice, this MSc offers a unique vantage point on the mechanics of financial crime and dispute resolution.

Applied Forensic Expertise

The curriculum moves beyond traditional accounting theory, placing you in simulated environments where you must navigate complex regulatory frameworks and prepare admissible evidence. You will explore critical themes such as:

• Fraud examination and detection methodologies
• The role of the expert witness in criminal litigation
• Digital applications in forensic investigations
• International corporate reporting and governance

Students benefit from a highly practical approach to learning, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities like the University's financial trading floor and Bloomberg terminals. Whether you choose to undertake a traditional dissertation or a live consultancy project for an external client, you will graduate with a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to apply forensic techniques to real-world business scenarios.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.