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level: masters top_up: true international: true clearing: false full_time: true part_time: false start_month: September, January location: Distance Learning

Accounting and Finance (Top-Up) MSc

Key Facts

  • Level

    Master'sPG MSc

  • Duration

    Distance Learning: 1 Year

  • Starting

    September, January

Updated 09/04/2025

Discovery Days

Updated 09/04/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134

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Overview


Our MSc Accounting and Finance (Top-up) aims to extend and enhance the understanding and competence gained via professional qualifications and to enhance the ability of students to think strategically about management and organisational change within accounting and finance.

This programme is designed for AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP or CPA Australia graduates and provides a means to support the continuing professional and personal needs of accounting practitioners.

Highlights


  • Converts professional qualifications like ACCA into an MSc/MA.
  • Networking opportunities with other professionals.
  • Distance learning is supported worldwide.

Entry Requirements


If you have successfully completed professional qualifications such as AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP or CPA Australia graduates then you will be eligible to apply for this course. Please note that some professional qualifications must be awarded on the basis of exams passes (without exemptions) in order to be accepted for entry onto this course.

International equivalents may be accepted such as OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Accounting and Finance (RQF).

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • Distance learning: £2,485

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Careers and Employability


The course is concerned with broadening your professional knowledge and aims to provide you with the necessary skills to contribute to the effective management and development of organisations. Combining leading qualifications like ACCA into a masters degree, our MSc Accounting and Finance Top-Up course will enhance your professional and career development.

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