Accounting and Finance
Take your career to the next level. Develop your financial skills and know-how with our comprehensive Masters in Accounting and Finance.
Save money on your course fees as an ARU graduate.
See if you're eligible for our Alumni Scholarship
If you’re driven to succeed in the ever-changing, innovative world of accounting and finance, this is the course for you.
At ARU in Chelmsford, you’ll gain an understanding of global financial markets and the complexity of the industry.
You’ll learn the most up-to-date practices alongside classmates from around the world in dynamic seminars and our Bloomberg Financial Market Lab, where you can learn the trade in a safe, supportive space.
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Gain a thorough understanding of global financial markets
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Collaborate with classmates from around the world
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Develop your analytical and trading skills in our Bloomberg Financial Market Lab
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Build your network with our industry contacts and guest speakers
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Enhance your employability with our optional Professional Experience year
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
A Master’s in Accounting and Finance opens a wealth of doors, in the UK and internationally.
Working on the more analytical side of finance, or in forensic accounting, are just a couple of paths you might consider.
Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. You could choose to continue your academic career with a research programme at ARU, such as our Business PhD - School of Economics, Finance and Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and save £400 on your fees.
Teaching and modules
Gain a thorough understanding of international accounting and markets.
You’ll explore international accounting and international financial markets, focussing on investment analysis and portfolio management. You’ll also look at corporate finance and financial strategies of organisations in the capital, financial and operational markets.
In addition, you’ll study tax in theory and practice, learning how to provide tax advice, solve issues, and conduct audits professionally.
You’ll top off your Master’s with your Postgraduate Major Project. Supervised by one of our expert academics, you’ll use suitable research methods to propose solutions to one or more problems in a relevant area of your choice.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- International Financial Markets and Investment
- International Accounting
- Applied Corporate Finance and Financial Strategy
- UK Taxation and Auditing
- Postgraduate Major Project
You can choose to study with us over two years (full-time), and take Professional Experience modules in Year 2, with a Preparation for Professional Experience module in Year 1.
- Professional Project *
- Professional Project 2 *
- Professional Work Placement *
- Professional Work Experience *
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Dr Lenka KrupováSenior Lecturer
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Dr Wei KangSenior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance
Facilities
Enjoy a range of facilities designed to support your studies and career development.
These include extensive library and IT resources, and careers support through our Employability Service. After you graduate, you’ll have lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.
You can also access support, should you need it, with study skills, health and wellbeing, and more.