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University of Reading, MSc, Accounting and Finance

 United Kingdom

This programme features a mix of core and optional modules, allowing you to tailor your degree towards your individual personal development needs and career ambitions. You will complete up to 10 taught modules during your programme, totalling 180 credits. One module usually equates to 20 credits or 10 hours of work per week. 

Compulsory modules:

  • Financial reporting and regulation
  • Management accounting: theory and practice
  • Accounting information systems
  • Research methodology for accounting and finance
  • Securities, Futures and Options
  • Fixed Income and Equity Investments
  • Introductory Quantitative Methods for Finance

Either / Or

  • Corporate Governance & Ethics
  • Accounting and Finance Project

Optional modules:

Students must choose one optional modules to the value of 20 credits. 

  • Portfolio Management
  • Foreign Exchange and Money Markets
  • Topics in Financial Regulation
  • Derivative Securities: Pricing, Hedging and Trading
  • Alternative and Responsible Investments
  • Advanced Finance Theory with Empirical Applications

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Location

The University of Reading is located in the South-East of England and has excellent transport links. Reading's railway station is within only 25 minutes from London Paddington by high speed train, as well provides regular services to and from other cities around the UK. There are direct services to and from both London Heathrow and London Gatwick Airports.