MSc International Accounting and Finance

The MSc International Accounting and Finance is a one-year, full-time course. You’ll undertake up to ten taught modules over two 15-week semesters, followed by a supervised dissertation.
 

Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2021). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
 

Year 1, Autumn semester

Compulsory module

• Flying Start Leadership Programme (MANPFSL)    0 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Corporate Finance (INVP001)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Financial Reporting (INVP002)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Quantitative Methods in Finance (BFIP013)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Accounting & Society (ACCP002)    10 credits
   

Year 1, Spring semester

Option module
 

Select 20 credits from Finance 20 credit option list

• Financial Statement Analysis (INVP007)    20 credits
• Derivatives (INVP010)    20 credits
   

Option module
 

Select 10 credits from Accountancy option list

• Topics in International Accounting (ACCP004)    10 credits
• Advanced Financial Reporting (ACCP010)    10 credits
   

Option module
 

Select 40 credits from Accounting & Finance Options list

• Topics in International Accounting (ACCP004)    10 credits
• Introduction to Research Methods (ACCP008)    10 credits
• Empirical Methods in Finance and Accounting (ACCP009)    10 credits
• Advanced Financial Reporting (ACCP010)    10 credits
   

INVP007 must be taken by students planning a case study dissertation.

Students planning a research dissertation are advised to take either ACCP008 and/or ACCP009.

Year 1, Summer semester

Dissertation
 

Select 1 module from Dissertation list

• Dissertation (ACCP007)    40 credits

Academic requirements
A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.
 

Other routes of entry
If you don’t currently meet the academic requirements for this course, INTO University of Stirling offers a variety of preparation programmes that can earn you the qualifications and skills you need for direct entry.
 

English language requirements
 

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill 
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
• IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition Test 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
• Trinity ISE II Pass overall with a Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
• Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
• Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
• LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator - High Pass overall with minimum 25 in each sub-skill

Overseas (non-EU) students

2022/23 - £21,345
2023/24 - £21,845
 

Course fees

Fees shown are for a full-time, one-year Masters course.

• If you need to extend your period of study, you may be liable for additional fees.
• If you are studying part time, the total course fee will be split over the years that you study. The total fee will remain the same and will be held at the rate set in your year of entry.
   

Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.
 

European Union and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

From the very beginning of the course, your future career is our focus:

• Our Flying Start Leadership Programme helps you to develop self-awareness about your strengths and acquire new skills in a supportive environment
• You’ll take part in an innovative week-long global financial trading and training boot camp run by Amplify
   

MSc International Accounting and Finance graduates work around the world in countries such as Malaysia, China, UK, Ethiopia, Italy, Oman, Kazakhstan and Taiwan.
 

Since the introduction of the course in 2007, our graduates have gone on to build their careers in a variety of sectors including investment banks, universities, car manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies. Some of the roles that our alumni currently hold include:

• Head of Internal Audit, University of Putra (Malaysia)
• Accountant, Beijing Benz Automotive Co. Ltd (China)
• Multi-Functional Financial Analyst, Lockheed Martin (UK)
• PhD Students in Universities around the world
• Relationship/Business Development Manager, BGL Plc. (Nigeria)