Course Overview
Offered by University of the West of Scotland, the MSc Finance and Accounting with CIMA provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Developed in conjunction with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the Finance & Accounting MSc prepares you for a successful career in finance and accounting, working at home or overseas in various business environments. The master's course offers a portfolio of modules reflecting the needs of those wishing to pursue a career in accounting and/or finance but who may not have accounting as their first degree. The course focuses on conceptual understanding and practical skills of accounting and finance supplemented by an understanding of the background within which accou... International tuition fees are £16,275 per year, home/UK fees are £1,070 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.
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Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry Requirements What qualifications do you need? We welcome Scottish, UK and international students and consider all applicants on an individual basis. Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience If you are applying with an EU or non-EU qualification, please check our Postgraduate Entry Requirements page which gives more |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,275
per year
Home Student Fee
£1,070
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
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About University of the West of Scotland
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