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Newcastle University

Newcastle upon Tyne , England ,United Kingdom

Accounting, Finance and Financial Analysis MSc

This accounting and finance-based Master’s has a focus on financial analysis.

The global financial and business environment is rapidly changing. When it comes to business decision-making, increased regulatory supervision has highlighted the need for sound financial analysis and robust reporting.

We have developed this course to meet this need. It will allow you to develop:

in-depth understanding of accounting, finance and financial analysis
quantitative and qualitative skills of analysis
professional attributes and financial analytical skills
You'll gain more specialist knowledge of issues related to financial analysis.

This course is ideal for those who want to develop specialist understanding and skills of financial analysis. It is suitable for graduates with good numeracy levels, regardless of their undergraduate degree subject.

The course covers many topics which are relevant for those who would like to study for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) qualifications.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 60

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

 

Graduate destinations

Graduates from this course have undertaken various roles including:

  • Economist
  • International Account Manager
  • Managing Director
  • Business Development Manager
  • Relationship Manager

95% of our 2016 UK and EU postgraduate graduates progressed to employment or further study within six months of graduating. 92% of those in full-time paid employment were in professional or managerial jobs.

Careers Service

Our Career Services will help you to explore your options and make informed choices to achieve your career goals.

Work experience

Work experience placements are a great way to develop relevant skills to excel in your chosen career.

 

PSW Opportunity

2 years of PSW after completion of the dgree

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Typically we recognise 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.

This can be in any of the following qualifications:

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you're applying for. Please check specific entry requirements for postgraduate degrees or find out how to apply.

  • Bachelor Degree
  • Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
  • Bachelor Special or Honours degree
  • Bachelor degree in professional subjects

Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills).

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.

Direct Entry: 70 overall (with a minimum of 65 in all sub-skills).

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.

TOEFL IBT or TOEFL IBT Special Home Edition

Direct Entry: TOEFL 90 overall (with a minimum of 19 in listening, 20 in reading, 22 in speaking, and 20 in writing).

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.