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2023
MSc Professional
Accountancy
london.ac.uk/professional-accountancy
With academic
direction from: World class. Worldwide.
Join the World Class
1 Make the most of your professional qualifications
The programme is available to those who are affiliates or
members of listed professional accountancy bodies (please
refer to the list on the programme’s website). You can use
your qualifications as credit towards the MSc, allowing you
to obtain a master’s degree by studying just 60 credits.
2 Stimulating programme materials enhance
your learning experience
The programme uses Icarus, an award-winning simulation
developed by UCL School of Management academics,
as an experiential learning tool.
3 Quality of learning
Academic direction for the programme is delivered by UCL.
UCL is one of the most prestigious universities in the world,
ranked eighth in the world in the 2023 QS rankings.
4 Opportunities to take your career further
This programme is targeted at career-minded finance
professionals who wish to complement their professional
skills with master’s level understanding and skills
applied to accountancy and finance subject areas.
5 A mark of excellence
Earn an internationally recognised qualification from the
University of London. The University has a track record of
teaching, innovation and research dating back 160 years.
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Contents
MSc Professional Accountancy
Key dates Join the World Class 2
A University of London degree from anywhere
in the world 4
April session: A trusted name in global education 5
Applications/ registration open: Stand out from the crowd 6
19 December 2022
How you study 8
Applications close: Entrance requirements and further information 10
13 March 2023
Registrations close:
27 March 2023
Programme starts:
17 April 2023
October session:
Applications/ registration open:
26 June 2023
Applications close:
11 September 2023
Registrations close:
25 September 2023
Programme starts:
9 October 2023
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A University of London degree
from anywhere in the world
Lynsie has a track record of delivering accounting
and finance in an innovative way and has won
four awards for the quality of her teaching.
Lynsie is co-editor/co-author of six Pearson custom textbooks
and engages in scholarship research on an international basis.
Her educational research interests include making accounting
education accessible and the use of digital technologies. In UCL
School of Management she is academic lead of the School’s
Digital Education team. She is also involved in the design and
Professor Lynsie Chew delivery of international executive education and CPD delivery.
Lynsie is a Faculty Advisor at Harvard Medical School and on the
Programme Director MSc Professional Accountancy she is the module leader for the
UCL programme team ‘Strategic Financial Project’ as well as Programme Director.
“This MSc offers content considerations informed by
research and insights into real-world issues. By undertaking
the MSc, you will build upon your professional qualification
by further developing relevant knowledge within
the accounting and finance arena, as well as critical
thinking skills and independent research capabilities.”
Alan is Professor of Financial Education at University College
London (UCL) where he is School Deputy Director (Education)
and Lead of the Finance, Accounting and Economics Teaching
Professor Alan Parkinson (FCCA) Team. He has extensive experience of curriculum planning and
Deputy Programme Director design and works regularly with international companies on
UCL programme team a consulting basis, and on Executive Education programmes.
He is Visiting Professor at École des Ponts in Paris, and a
Faculty Advisor at Harvard Medical School. Alan is the MSc
Professional Accountancy Deputy Programme Director.
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A trusted name in
global education
The University of London is London made global Delivered by experts
one of the world’s leading in the field
universities, internationally Founded in 1836, the University of
London is one of the oldest and
recognised for its high most prestigious universities in the
Academics within UCL’s School of
Management provide the programme
academic standards. UK and is internationally regarded as direction for the MSc, designing the
This reputation is based on the a centre of academic excellence. In modules, developing the learning
outstanding teaching and research 1858, we made our degrees available content, and setting and marking the
of our 17 member institutions. to study anywhere in the world. assessments. Therefore, you benefit
Today, we have more than 45,000 from UCL’s academic expertise and
Among former students are six
students in over 190 countries, cutting-edge research and experience
Nobel Prize winners, including
studying on 100-plus degrees, of delivering a range of accounting,
Nelson Mandela and Charles Kao,
diplomas and certificates. finance, and management related
a pioneer in the development of
courses, both on-campus and online.
fibre-optics. Graduates have made
and continue to make significant
contributions worldwide.
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Stand out from
the crowd
This online programme By studying this programme
will be of value to qualified students will:
accountants aspiring • develop an advanced
understanding of financial models
to senior roles and/or and management techniques
looking to add something
• understand complex models and
unique to boost their concepts underpinning financial
professional profiles. decisions that underpin assumptions
of value creation within organisations
This qualification enables you to stand
out from the crowd by combining • understand the complex internal and
and complementing your professional external relationships for organisations
accountancy qualification. when management make decisions Professor Mike
Students of the programme will be
able to demonstrate critical appraisal
• be able to assimilate, identify
and critically appraise data
Lloyd-Williams
of alternative solutions to financial used for financial decisions at a Module Leader: Global issues
decision making based on systematic strategic level in organisations. in finance and accounting
analysis of complex business problems.
‘This programme provides
Students will also be required to In some countries, qualifications earned
the skills to analyse and
demonstrate independent research by distance and flexible learning may
critically appraise national
capability and present complex ideas not be recognised by certain authorities
and global issues affecting
through a range of different media or regulators for the purposes of public
all aspects of accounting,
appropriate to a finance professional. sector employment or further study.
financial management and
We advise you to explore the local
strategic management. The
recognition status before your register.
programme is designed
to appeal to those who
are looking to widen their
contributions to more than
just the finance function
but the organisation as
a whole at operational
and strategic levels. The
development of independent
and applied research together
with focused learning
material is a key feature
of this programme.’
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How you study
This MSc programme is Online support Web-supported learning
offered fully online and
allows you to flexibly The programme is delivered online and You can choose the web-supported
there is no requirement to come to the study option, which provides you
fit your studies around UK as part of your studies. Our flexible with an Online Tutor and Student
your schedule. online programme allows you to work Relationship Manager to support
You can choose to study around your own schedule and leads you in your studies. Online tutors
individual modules on a pay-as- to a globally-recognised qualification. will respond to academic queries,
you-go basis and build up your When you register, we will create monitor and facilitate discussions
qualification at your own pace. your Student Portal account. You and anchor you each week of your
can then access your University studies to help you stay on track.
Each module is run over a 10-week of London email account and
block followed by an assessment
submission point, with the exception
other key resources including: Local teaching support
of the Capstone Project module • The Virtual Learning Environment
which is run over two 10-week blocks (VLE) offers online learning support As an alternative to the web-supported
and has two assessment points. and study matierials, access to learning option – depending on where
online academic support and you live – you may be able to take face-
The programme uses Icarus, an award- discussion areas which allow you to to-face classes at a local teaching centre
winning simulation developed by UCL communicate with fellow students. for an additional fee. So that you can
School of Management academics, as rely on the standards of the teaching,
an experiential learning tool analysing • The Student Guide provides
support and administration that you
and exploring a wide range of information which is common to
will receive, we have created a network
accounting, finance and strategic all students and gives guidance
of institutions that offer study support
management related challenges. on a range of issues relating
to University of London students within
to your study experience.
our Teaching Centre Recognition
Programme structure • The Online Library provides over Framework. These institutions are
100 million academic electronic known as Recognised Teaching Centres.
items comprising ebooks, ejournals,
MSc Professional Accountancy We cannot advise you on which
conference proceedings etc.
Two elective modules teaching centre is best for you;
In addition, you can request items
(15 credits each) ultimately, you must choose one
which are not held in the library via
that meets your own needs.
One Capstone Project the Online Library’s Inter-Library
module (30 credits) Loan service with the British Library. For details about Recognised
Teaching Centres please visit:
For further information on • Senate House Library provides free
bit.ly/recognised-centres
modules, please visit: london.ac.uk/ reference for all registered distance
professional-accountancy and flexible learning students.
8 MSc Professional AccountancyAssessment
The modules on this programme
are assessed via coursework and
project assignments. There are no
examinations. Assessments may change
due to events or circumstances beyond
our control. In the event of any changes,
you will be informed via the VLE.
Study materials
All essential resources, activities,
videos, discussions and support are
provided through the VLE. This allows
you to fit your studies around your
work commitments. There is no need
to purchase additional textbooks.
Time commitment
The flexible approach to learning
allows students to complete the
MSc in a minimum of six months
(subject to module availability)
to a maximum of five years.
You can study at your own
pace, adjusting the intensity of
learning to suit your needs.
london.ac.uk/professional-accountancy 9Entrance requirements and
further information
Entrance requirements Computer requirements How to apply
To satisfy the entrance requirements The University of London sets Please refer to the MSc Professional
to register for the MSc, an applicant minimum basic computer requirements Accountancy webpages for details
must have fulfilled the professional because your study resources are on how to apply: london.ac.uk/
membership requirements of a accessed via the Student Portal. professional-accountancy
professional accountancy body
For the Capstone Project, students will
from our approved list which can
be found here: london.ac.uk/
need one of the following supported Fees
mobile platforms:
professional-accountancy
• iOS support OS version 8+ The total fee payable to the University
of London for 2022–2023 will be
English language • Android support API level published on our website. On
19+ Version 4.4 - 4.4.4 average, fees incur a five per cent
requirement year-on-year increase. For the latest
• Windows 10 UWP version.
You must satisfy the English language information on programme fees,
requirement for the programmes. For Students will also need access to please visit: london.ac.uk/fees
more information on the requirement Icarus (Professional Accountancy) Please note: student fees shown on
please visit: bit.ly/english-reqs App (latest version). our website are net of any local VAT,
If you do not meet the English language Other specialised software Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any
proficiency requirement but believe may be made available by other sales tax payable by the student
that you can demonstrate the requisite the University if required. in their country of residence. Where
proficiency, the University may, at its the University is required to add VAT,
For more information about specific GST or any other sales tax at the local
discretion, consider your application. software requirements, please visit: statutory rate, this will be added to
london.ac.uk/professional- the fees shown during the payment
accountancy process. For students resident in the
UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.
10 MSc Professional AccountancyThe information contained in this
prospectus was correct at the
date of publication but may be
subject to change. The University
does not intend by publication or
distribution of this prospectus to
create any contractual or other legal
relation with applicants, registered
students, their advisers or any other
persons. For the most up-to-date
information, please visit our website.
Published by University of London.
Copyright © University of London,
October 2022.
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