About this course
University of Derby offers MSc Accounting and Finance as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Accounting. Based in Derby, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £17,500 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 81. Intakes run across 2 windows (Autumn (September), 2026 and Spring (January), 2027).
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Applicants are normally required to hold a good honours degree with an accounting background. To benefit from the dual learning opportunities offered by the MSc programme, candidates should possess a good honours degree in Accounting that provides exemptions from the first nine ACCA papers, or have successfully completed ACCA papers F1–F9. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure they are registered with ACCA.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
- ▸Spring (January), 2027
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
