You will gain expertise in applying accounting and financial management theories, and be able to make informed decisions in real-world scenarios. You will also develop the critical ability to assess an organisation’s financial control measures, a skill highly valued by employers for ensuring financial stability and compliance.

Additionally, you will learn to evaluate financial management strategies through the lens of sustainability and ethics. This will prepare you to navigate the complexities of modern finance with integrity and responsibility, traits highly desirable in today’s competitive job market.

Industry opportunities
The Business School is located in the UK’s second-largest financial centre. The city attracts a variety of industry and business professionals, giving you the opportunity to learn from and network with experts. Many of Europe’s leading financial institutions have offices here and we take full advantage of this on the MSc programme.

We regularly bring guest speakers to the Business School to talk to our students about current practice. We also organise many events, from client-sourced dissertations to career and employability treks.

(Revised 7 February 2025 to update client-sourced dissertations wording)

MSc Accounting and Financial Management industry opportunities
Career development
Graduates from the University of Edinburgh are highly sought after globally. Our dedicated Student Development team within the Business School will be an integral part of your student experience and are here to help you maximise your potential in the global market.

MSc Accounting and Financial Management career development
Career outcomes
The career destinations of our graduates reflect the success of our finance portfolio. Hugely respected by global employers, our programmes provide the perfect learning experience with access to world-class academics and programmes that are underpinned by real-world insights.

The MSc in Accounting and Financial Management can lead to a variety of specialised careers including for example:

Chartered Accountant and Management Accountant
Auditor
Financial Controller
various analyst roles such as:
Financial Systems Analyst
Research Analyst
Business Analyst
tax-related roles such as:
Assistant Tax Advisor/Tax Advisor
Head of Tax Audit Division
Associate
Asset Manager
MSc Accounting and Financial Management career outcomes

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

A UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent.

Postgraduate entry requirements for students from India.

In order to qualify for entry to master’s study at the University of Edinburgh, you must have a good degree from a highly ranked university in India.

• Entry requirements will vary, depending on the intended programme of study. However, the minimum score you should have achieved is 60% or more in your Bachelor's study.
• We may also accept equivalent qualifications or work experience.
• Applicants who meet this minimum may be considered for entry and will be measured competitively against other applicants. For many of our programmes, competition is high and in the majority of cases, a very high First Class degree will be required. Certain programmes will also have specific requirements in terms of both the overall degree result and strengths in particular subjects which are seen as relevant to that degree.

Graduate entry to Medicine (MBChB)

Applicants with an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline will be considered for the 6 year programme.