Building on the foundations of accounting, this course equips you to apply data analytics and AI in a business context. You’ll study management and financial accounting, taxation, and corporate reporting, while also exploring how digital tools and analytical techniques are reshaping the profession and enabling innovation.
Designed for students from diverse backgrounds, this MSc Accounting and Analytics course combines intellectual depth with practical relevance. If you already hold an accounting or business degree, it’s a natural next step; if you come from another discipline, full support is provided to help you transition smoothly into advanced accounting study.
You’ll be taught by world-class academics and practitioners with expertise in both accounting and analytics, ensuring you gain the skills employers are seeking .
Th is MSc in Accounting and Analytics uses a carousel model, offering both September and January entry points. Each module is self-contained, so there are no prerequisites and you don’t need to follow a rigid sequence.
This gives you the flexibility to focus on one area of accounting or analytics at a time, building a deep understanding of each topic while steadily broadening your overall expertise . You’ll study areas such as management accounting, taxation, corporate reporting, and financial statement analysis, alongside modules focused on emerging technologies, data analytics, and the use of AI in accounting. You’ll also explore sustainability, risk, and accountability, preparing you to navigate the broader societal role of accounting in today’s organisations .
Your programme culminates in a dissertation or applied project, where you’ll bring together accounting knowledge and analytical skills to investigate a topic of your choice. This might involve applying data analysis tools to a business challenge, exploring the use of AI in professional practice, or pursuing an academic research question.
The carousel model means you’ll join a dynamic learning community, studying alongside students who enter at different times of the year. This structure enhances flexibility, supports diverse cohorts, and allows you to get the most from every module without worrying about prerequisites.
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
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