MSc Accounting

Experiential learning at Essex goes beyond the campus. Students benefit from opportunities such as:

• Real-world consultancy projects with local firms, providing them with valuable hands-on experience.

• Access to the trading room at Essex Business School, where students enjoy access to real-time data on finance and can develop decision-making skills in model markets.

• Attendance at workshops and seminars delivered by practice experts, introducing current accounting methods and trends.

• Access to finance and accounting student societies and networks, with opportunities for collaboration and professional growth.

Completing the MSc Accounting at Essex opens many doors, both in terms of career paths and further education. The university offers strong and personalized career support services to help students navigate the job market confidently. From one-on-one career counselling sessions to workshops focused on CV writing, cover letters, and interview techniques, Essex makes sure you’re fully prepared to present yourself professionally to employers.

• The alumni of this course are highly sought after by employers because the curriculum combines strong academic knowledge with technical capability.

• Many of the alumni are employed in the best accounting firms, multinational corporations, banks, and government institutions.

• You can expect to find jobs such as financial analyst, auditor, tax advisor, management accountant, internal auditor, and even more technical jobs like forensic accountant or risk manager.

Moreover, the close ties between the program and professional bodies like ACCA, CIMA, and CIPFA mean that you are likely to gain exemptions to some professional exams, shortening your path to certification.

For students with visions far greater than in-hand work, the MSc Accounting is also an excellent stepping stone to further studies. The vast majority go on to study for a PhD in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or other higher degrees such as an MBA or special master's degrees in areas of financial analysis or corporate governance. It allows you the choice of whether you want to specialize in research or climb the corporate ladder, the foundation that you will get at Essex will prepare you for either.

Lastly, the university's active alumni community and industry links mean that you have opportunities to attend networking events, guest talks, and recruitment fairs, which provide you with continuous opportunities to network professionally, which can be of vital use for career advancement.