MSc Accounting and Finance

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

University of Hull

Program Overview

The MSc Accounting and Finance at the University of Hull gives you a practical understanding of how accounting and finance operate in global organisations, helping you develop analytical and decision-making skills that employers value. It’s ideal if you’re a graduate from any discipline who’s interested in numbers, curious about financial markets, and ready to start a career in accounting, finance, or business leadership.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1 (Full-time, core learning)
You’ll start by building a strong foundation in key areas such as corporate financial management, issues in accounting and accountability, and financial markets and technologies. Modules like Corporate Financial Management, Issues in Accounting and Accountability, and Financial Markets and Financial Technologies give you both theoretical insight and practical skills, while also helping you understand how businesses evaluate performance and manage financial processes.

Year 1 (Research and application)
As you progress, you will study Public Sector Finance, Taxation and Accounting to understand finance in government and non-profit contexts, and Financial Decision Making to strengthen your ability to make strategic choices based on financial data. Alongside these, Study Skills and Research Methods prepare you for your dissertation, where you will design and carry out an independent research project on a topic that interests you, with guidance from expert faculty.

Focus Areas (in a string):

Accounting techniques, Corporate finance, Financial markets, Public sector finance and taxation, Organisational control, Research and ethical practice, Decision-making frameworks

Learning Outcomes (in a string):

Develop analytical accounting skills, Apply financial theory to real scenarios, Conduct independent research, Interpret financial information, Make ethical, data-driven decisions, Communicate insights clearly to professional audiences

Professional Alignment (accreditation):

The programme is delivered by Hull University Business School, which holds AACSB international accreditation, a mark of quality recognized by employers worldwide.

Reputation (employability rankings):

Hull’s Business School benefits from strong industry links and learning resources, with the wider Finance subject recently ranked 3rd in the UK for learning resources in the National Student Survey 2025.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

On the MSc Accounting and Finance, learning goes beyond lectures and textbooks. You’ll gain practical experience with real financial tools, work on projects that mirror professional environments, and develop skills that employers in accounting and finance actively look for. You’ll collaborate with peers on group assignments, explore real-world financial data, and undertake research projects that allow you to apply theory to practice.

Some of the key experiential learning opportunities include:

Access to industry-standard financial databases: You’ll use professional tools like Reuters Datastream, Bloomberg, Bankscope, and FAME to analyse real market data and enhance your analytical skills.
Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory: A dedicated space where you can practise financial trading and analysis in a simulated market environment, helping you understand how decisions play out in real time.
Group and research projects: Modules include collaborative assignments and independent research, culminating in a dissertation or business-focused project guided by expert faculty.
Business Lounge for networking and collaboration: A space to work with classmates, meet industry professionals, and build both academic and professional connections.
Professional information services: Access to a range of tools and resources that support coursework and help prepare you for the workplace.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates from the MSc Accounting and Finance at the University of Hull are well prepared to move confidently into professional roles in accounting and finance. Many go on to work as financial analysts, accountants, auditors, or corporate finance advisors, equipped with the practical skills and industry experience employers value. The programme gives you a strong foundation for both immediate career success and long-term professional growth:

Career roles you could pursue: Financial Analyst, Management Accountant, Audit Associate, Corporate Finance Advisor
University career support: Hull University Business School and the University’s Careers and Employability Service provide mentoring, CV workshops, one-to-one guidance, career fairs, and professional development resources tailored for accounting and finance students
Employment outcomes and salary: Accounting and finance graduates from Hull typically find work or continue studies within 15 months of graduating, with starting salaries around £23,000–£30,500, which increase with experience
University–industry links: Opportunities to engage with real business challenges through facilities like the Bloomberg and Reuters Datastream systems, the Business Lounge, and industry-focused projects help you build professional contacts while studying
Accreditation and long-term value: The programme is part of an AACSB-accredited business school and aligns with recognised professional accounting bodies, enhancing the value of your degree and supporting future professional qualifications

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this master’s, you could pursue professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW, which are highly respected by employers and can fast-track your career. Alternatively, you might continue with research-focused degrees like an MPhil or PhD in finance or accounting, opening pathways to academic, policy, or high-level consultancy work.