Masters (MSc) in Accounting Postgraduate Programme By Alliance Manchester Business School |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Boost your career prospects by developing an advanced knowledge of accounting theory and practice, and prepare for a leading role in the accountancy profession.

The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of Europe's leading accounting and finance units. Alliance MBS is ranked 7th in the UK and 26th in the world for Finance Masters courses (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Boost your career prospects by developing an advanced knowledge of accounting theory and practice, and prepare for a leading role in the accountancy profession.

The course is linked to The Manchester Accounting and Finance Group – one of Europe's leading accounting and finance units. Alliance MBS is ranked 7th in the UK and 26th in the world for Finance Masters courses (QS Business Masters Rankings 2026).

Admission Requirements

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We require a First or Upper Second class honours degree (2:1, with 60% average) from a UK university or the overseas equivalent.

  • You need a degree in accounting or overseas equivalent. Excellent results in accounting subjects are preferable, although a relevant and advanced UK professional accounting qualification (or overseas equivalent) will also be considered
  • We also consider applicants studying degrees in business administration, business management or commerce or economics. Due to competition for places, we give preference to applicants with an undergraduate degree in accounting
  • You need to demonstrate a very strong background in accounting throughout your degree, and a final year major or specialisation in accounting will also be considered. Applicants must have studied either Financial Accounting or Management Accounting as part of their undergraduate degree.
  • A GMAT/GRE is not required to apply for this course but in some cases The Admissions Team may request this after the initial review of your application if your degree does not contain enough relevant quantitative modules.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
22,600 GBP
International
37,800 GBP

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