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PostgraduateMSc

Accounting

University of Essex
Colchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,675Per Year (Intl)
£15,750Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Essex, the MSc Accounting provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Colchester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Accounting is the measurement and processing of financial and non-financial data within an organisation. At Essex, we encourage you to challenge the perception of accounting within shifting global markets. MSc Accounting is our flagship Masters degree of our accounting disciplines at Essex Business School. International tuition fees are £24,675 per year, home/UK fees are £15,750 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Financial Reporting and Analysis
Management Accounting and Decision Making
Corporate Governance and Accountability
Advanced Auditing and Assurance
International Financial Reporting Standards
Research Methods in Accounting
Strategic Management Accounting
Dissertation in Accounting
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.565.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,675

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,675

Home Student Fee

£15,750

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
25%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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