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    MSc 1 year full-time

Course Description

Our MSc in Accounting is designed to provide an essential introduction to accountancy as a career choice for graduates with no prior learning in the discipline. The programme covers key areas of accounting, and it will stimulate your interest in the broader aspects of finance and business across the globe.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of accounting and it will also sharpen your critical thinking skills, such as decision-making and problem-solving.

Topics covered in the programme include, financial statements and their preparation and analysis, the practical limitations of financial reporting, contemporary and evolving practice in financial and non-financial accounting and reporting, management information for decision-making, and the practice and concepts of auditing.

You will be taught at Durham University Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK, offering state-of-the-art facilities and, as an accounting student, you will be part of an academic department with an international reputation for research and teaching excellence.

Entry Requirements

The equivalent of a UK first or upper second class honours degree. Check the full list of equivalent qualifications

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Fees

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Student Destinations

We work in partnership with the University's careers team to connect you with events, organisations, or individuals to help kick-start your career. You will have access to one-to-one support on every aspect of the application process, from CV writing to interview techniques.

Our graduates are highly sought after by global employers. Some of our recent graduates now work in sectors including: financial services, healthcare, government and consultancy amongst many others.

Module Details

Core modules:

  • Auditing and Accountability 
  • Modern Accounting Research
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Financial Planning and Control 
  • Research Methods in Accounting 
  • Corporate Governance 
  • Dissertation 

In recent years, optional modules have included:

  • Accounting Theory
  • Accounting: An Information Content Perspective
  • Designing and Marketing Services
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Human Resource Development
  • Project Management (MSc)
  • Strategic Marketing Management
  • Sustainable Supply Chain Management
  • Language module offered by the Centre for Foreign Language Studies

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