Accounting and Finance MSc
- Accounting, finance and banking
- Postgraduate
Kingston University’s MSc in Accounting and Finance will give you the in-demand analytical and leadership skills needed to make an immediate impact in the workplace. You'll be able to follow in the footsteps of previous graduates, who have progressed to roles such as accountant, trader and investment banker.
Develop in-demand skills for a fast-evolving industry
Deepen your understanding of the financial world.
Studying this MSc in Accounting and Finance will equip you for a successful career in a wide range of sectors and organisations. During the course, you’ll learn from research-active staff, get to grips with cutting-edge knowledge and study modules that align with professional bodies.
You’ll explore the latest developments in the accounting and finance sector and work on real-life cases and financial data platforms such as Bloomberg and Thomson Reuters LSEG - Data and Analytics.
You’ll build knowledge of fundamental accounting areas, including reporting, management accounting, corporate finance and financial modelling.
This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) and offers exemptions from its professional exams. The programme also has accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) which will grant you accelerated entry to the CIMA Masters Gateway when you graduate.
On completion of this masters, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for exemptions from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams.
As an ACCA affiliate, I believe Kingston University provided me with the best academic experience under the guidance of their esteemed faculty in a thriving community and vibrant campus life.
Inside the Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics
Hear from our students and academics as they share their insights into what it's like to study in the department and the skills and opportunities you can develop throughout your studies.
Why choose this course
While you study, you’ll benefit from top-quality teaching at Kingston University. Not only is Kingston University gold-rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework, Kingston Business School is in the 6% of business schools in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.
As part of Kingston Business School’s Department of Accounting, Finance and Informatics, you’ll tap into a learning powerhouse with global partnerships. Our courses are accredited by professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, ACT and ICAEW.
Kingston is one of the few UK universities with a Bloomberg Trading Room. Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to this state-of-the-art trading simulator, which has 12 dual screen terminals with Bloomberg Professional® service and Bloomberg Terminal®. It’s the perfect way to refine your practical skills and progress towards Bloomberg certification.
International Success Support Scholarship
If you are an international student, you may be eligible for a £2,500 International Success Support Scholarship for this course, for September 2026 start only.
Accreditations
This course is accredited by the Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT). Upon completion of module International Money & Finance (BA7020) you will gain exemptions from the Certificate in Treasury units: Unit 1: The context of treasury; Unit 2: Cash and liquidity management; and Unit 3: Corporate finance. You would then be required to complete two further units to complete the CertT. This accreditation is renewed on an annual basis.
The course is accredited by CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) giving you entry into the CIMA Masters Gateway, an accelerated entry route. You can choose to independently organise and fund taking the CIMA Self-Tailored Pathway. Upon successful completion you will be granted 11 exemptions. This accreditation is ongoing.
This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), recognising that it meets the high professional standards required by industry. You could gain up to four exemptions from the ACCA papers required to qualify as a chartered accountant (which would usually take 2-3 years to complete).
Ready for business
At Kingston Business School, we believe that professional success is shaped by honing your personal capacity and skillset, supported by the academic framework of knowledge. Through vocationally rich, employer-engaged and research-informed courses, we work alongside our students to help them meet personal goals and career ambitions.
Kingston Business School accreditation
Kingston Business School holds the prestigious international accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) in recognition of the excellence of its business education. This accreditation has been earned by just 6% of the world's business schools. It recognises the high quality and standard of our business degree offerings.
Course content
This course is underpinned by the latest research and best practice. Modules have been developed to provide you with up-to-date and relevant knowledge of accounting, finance and research methods. Year 1 is made up of six core modules and one optional module. Year 2, the Professional Placement Year, is optional and offers a full year of work experience.
Please note, this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.
Optional modules only run if there is enough demand. If we have an insufficient number of students interested in an optional module, that module will not be offered for this course.
Year 1
Core modules
Optional modules (choose one)
Year 2 (optional)
The professional placement year is optional. It takes place after the full-time year. It allows students to do a 12-month work placement as part of their course. The work placement is an assessed part of the course and is therefore covered by a Student Route visa. Find out more about the postgraduate work placement scheme.
Modules
Career opportunities
You’ll complete this course with the skills you need for a successful career in the financial services, corporate finance, treasury or banking sectors. Recent graduates have progressed to roles like accountant, trader, financial analyst, investment banker, portfolio/fund manager and more. Others now work in Moody's Analytics, the NHS, Accenture and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Teaching and assessment
Fees and funding
Additional course costs
Some courses may require additional costs beyond tuition fees. When planning your studies, you’ll want to consider tuition fees, living costs, and any extra costs that might relate to your area of study.
Your tuition fees include costs for teaching, assessment and university facilities. So your access to libraries, shared IT resources and various student support services are all covered. Accommodation and general living expenses are not covered by these fees.
Where applicable, additional expenses for your course may include:
Funding support for postgraduate students
If you are a UK student living in England and under 60, you can apply for a loan to study for a postgraduate degree. Find out more through the government's website.
Scholarships and bursaries
Interested in studying Accounting and Finance MSc at Kingston? The following funding support is available:
International Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees if you are an international student starting in January or September 2026 on this course or selected others. Eligible postgraduate students receive the award in their first year, helping to support their academic journey from day one.
You don’t need to apply separately. If you’re eligible, the scholarship will automatically be applied to your tuition fee invoice, empowering you to focus on achieving your goals at Kingston University.
For more details, please visit the International scholarships page.
The Kingston Business School experience
Hear from our graduates as they reflect on their studies, share the skills they developed, and discuss how Kingston Business School prepared them for their future careers.
How to apply
Before you apply
Please read the entry criteria carefully to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
How to apply online
Use the course selector drop-down at the top of this page to choose your preferred course, start date and mode, then click 'Apply now'. You will be taken to our Online Student Information System (OSIS) where you will complete your application.
If you’re starting a new application, you’ll need to select ‘new user’ and set up a username and password. This will allow you to save and return to your application.
Please note: If you’re from a country outside the EU or EEA that’s classified as overseas fee-paying, you won’t be eligible to apply for a part-time course because of visa regulations in the UK. For information about exceptions, please visit the UKCISA website or email our CAS and Visa Compliance team.
Application deadlines
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Find out more about course changes
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
What our students and graduates say
During my first phone call to arrange an interview with my present employer, it quickly became apparent that without my Accounting and Finance MSc it was very unlikely that such a large investment bank would respond to my application.
