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Postgraduate · MSc

MSc Accounting and Finance

Awarded by Birkbeck, University of London. Develop advanced financial expertise with up to 11 CIMA exemptions and a clear route to chartered status.

CIMA
up to 11 professional exemptions
£12,000
full time — postgraduate loan available
£7,000
with £5,000 scholarship — all postgraduate applicants
February
next intake — February 2027
OVERVIEW

Take your financial expertise to a strategic level

Awarded by Birkbeck, University of London. Develop advanced financial expertise and gain up to 11 CIMA exemptions, fast-tracking your route to chartered status.

Study in small cohorts in the heart of Bloomsbury, London, with personalised support from experienced academic staff. This programme is designed for those who want to lead finance functions and make strategic financial decisions.

Course Options

Course details

1 year, full-time, in-person at our Central London campus.

MSc Accounting and Finance

1-Year Full-Time

Duration
1 year
Entry
At least a 2:2 honours degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related subject. Applicants with a degree in different subjects but with relevant work experience in an appropriate accounting and or finance environment with a successful completion of CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or CPA professional examinations up to the final stage.

Develop advanced financial expertise with up to 11 CIMA exemptions and a clear route to chartered status. Awarded by Birkbeck, University of London.

UK Students
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UK Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • At least a 2:2 honours degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related subject
  • Applicants with a degree in different subjects but with relevant work experience in an appropriate accounting and or finance environment with a successful completion of CIMA, ACCA, ICAEW or CPA professional examinations up to the final stage.

English Language

  • If your qualification was completed outside the UK, you will need to provide evidence of your English Language Proficiency.

Academic Interview: Applicants may be required to attend and pass an Academic Interview with one of our Lecturers.

UK Students

Tuition fees & student support

Home students
£12,000
Postgraduate scholarship
£5,000
All postgraduate applicants are currently getting £5,000 scholarships
✓ Postgraduate Loan
Up to £12,471 from Student Finance England
✓ Postgraduate scholarship
All postgraduate applicants are currently getting £5,000 scholarships
✓ Repayment threshold
Only after earning £21,000+/yr
UK Students
HOW TO APPLY

UK Application Process

01

Submit your application

Complete the application form to let us know which course you'd like to study and your existing qualifications.

02

Apply for Student Finance

Apply for Student Finance as soon as you've submitted your application to avoid delays.

03

Receive your offer

You'll be offered a place if you meet the entry requirements, or invited to an Admissions Assessment.

04

Welcome to BIL

Welcome to Bloomsbury Institute! Enrolment and Induction take place the week before your studies begin.

The Bloomsbury Institute Difference

Why study with us

Based in central London

In the heart of Bloomsbury, London's education quarter, with full access to Birkbeck's library and academic resources.

Small class sizes

Small classes mean real attention from your tutors, not just a seat in a lecture hall.

Qualify quicker

Our courses carry professional accreditations and exemptions, and every subject offers a two-year accelerated route to get you qualified sooner.

Teaching that delivers

88% of UK students rated their teaching positively in the 2026 National Student Survey.

Insights into Learning

Do you have any questions about studying with us?

Check out our podcast series that covers all the issues that applicants frequently ask us about starting Higher Education.

The Application Process and Financing Your Studies

Elvie-Jo Shergold, Head of Marketing and UK Student Recruitment, explains the application process and what to consider when applying to study with us.

🎧 Listen here

Why Study Accounting & Finance?

Dr Nnamdi Obiosa, Head of the School of Accounting and Finance, answers questions about studying Accounting and Finance and our ACCA and CIMA accredited courses.

🎧 Listen here

What is The Student Guild?

Discover how the Student Guild at Bloomsbury Institute supports student life, community, and representation on campus.

🎧 Listen here

Why Study Law at Bloomsbury Institute?

Kirsty Allison, Principal Lecturer and LLB Course Leader, discusses what makes our LLB course unique and how CILEx Regulation accreditation helps students qualify quicker.

🎧 Listen here

Employability, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise

Discover how Bloomsbury Institute prepares students for the workplace through our employability, entrepreneurship and enterprise programmes.

🎧 Listen here

Student Support and Wellbeing

Sarah Bailey, Director of Student Engagement, Wellbeing and Success, discusses our award-winning student wellbeing programme and how it supports students throughout their studies.

🎧 Listen here

Learning Enhancement

Donna Leonard, Head of Learning Enhancement, explains how our study skills support service helps students develop academic skills and build confidence.

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Listen to the series on Spotify
POSTGRADUATE · MSC ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

Fast-track your route to chartered status?

Gain up to 11 CIMA exemptions and advance your accounting career with our MSc Accounting & Finance.