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  • Accounting and Financial Management (MSc)
  • 2013/2014 entry
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  • Assessment
    • Short tests, written examinations, coursework, group work and poster sessions. Minimum pass mark of 50%.
  • Attendance
      • One–two evenings a week part-time; three evenings a week full-time.
      • October–September.
  • Duration
      • Two years part-time or one year full-time.
  • Entry requirements
      • Normally at least a second-class honours degree in any subject area from a UK university or a non-UK equivalent; other qualifications will be considered.
      • Non-native English speakers need to provide proof of English language ability: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in the sub-tests) and provide the certificate. Please be aware that Birkbeck also accepts a variety of English language tests.
      • A professional or other qualification obtained by written examinations approved by the College.
      • Relevant experience, supporting statements and references may be taken into consideration, especially in the case of non-standard applications.

      Find out about our international entry requirements

  • Fees and funding
    • Fees (2013/14)
      • Part-time (home/EU students): £4975 pa
      • Part-time (overseas students): £7425 pa
      • Full-time (home/EU students): £9950 pa
      • Full-time (overseas students): £14,775 pa
  • Location
      • Central London.
  • Teaching

    • Lectures followed by seminars to help you apply the topics covered. Seminars will include discussion, worked examples and exercises, case studies and student presentations. There will be a range of guest speakers from industry.

      You will receive expert research supervision in the preparation of your dissertation.

Accounting and Financial Management (MSc) - 2013/2014 entry


  • Overview

    • We welcome students from any background. This programme doesn't require any work experience, although a good background in accounting or a finance-related job with a relevant undergraduate degree could boost your profile.

  • Why study this course at Birkbeck?
      • Provides a thorough understanding of the key areas of accounting and financial management for non-accounting graduates.
      • On completion, you will be able to understand, apply and critically assess a wide range of accounting and financial theories.
      • You will learn and apply the relevant techniques in each subject area.
      • Strong emphasis will be placed on analysis and interpretation using case study and live company analysis.
  • Course structure
  • Study resources
    • The College library provides access to course textbooks, academic and professional journals, and research databases in accounting and financial management. 
  • Further study opportunities
  • Careers information
    • Graduates can pursue a career in accounting, as financial or management accountants. Alternatively, graduates go on to work within the accounting or finance function in a corporation, or to pursue a general managerial career.
  • Further details

    • We take a genuinely interdisciplinary approach to the subject, which offers you an innovative way of learning about topics that cannot be pigeon-holed into one particular area. Because our students come from such a variety of backgrounds and range in age and experience, you will find our class discussions a stimulating arena in which to explore new ideas and topics.

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