About the course

The Accounting and Finance Section at Cardiff Business School has an established and expanding worldwide reputation for conducting high quality theoretical and empirical research in accounting and finance and related fields. We offer a full range of expertise, but the following areas are of particular strength: Interdisciplinary perspectives on accounting, Management accounting and control, Historical development of accounting, Financial reporting and business communication, Professions and Professionalisation, Accounting, auditing and finance in emerging economies, especially china, Public sector accounting, Asset pricing, Corporate finance, Empirical finance, Financial econometrics, International finance and Corporate governance. We enable students to: Gain advanced knowledge of the theoretical and empirical research methods in accounting and finance, Acquire in-depth training to conduct accounting and finance resear ch at the highest international quality and Develop critical and analytical skills, which are not only useful for further academic work, but are also attractive to consultancy firms and financial institutions. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£58,350

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Autumn (September), 2024	Cardiff
Autumn (September), 2025	Cardiff

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for Cardiff University

A specialist Master-level degree in Business, Management, Social Sciences or related subjects, from an internationally renowned University of comparable or higher standing than Cardiff Business School.

　　A minimum of 60% grades for a UK master’s degree, or the equivalent grading for international degrees.

　　Evidence of previous research training, including attending research-focussed taught modules and submitting a research-based Master dissertation.

　　As part of your application process you will have to submit a research proposal demonstrating the intellectual ability to identify viable research questions and a potential to develop a valuable contribution to knowledge in your elected area.

　　Applicants whose first language is not English are normally expected to have reached a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 (writing scored 7.0, with no subscore less than 6.5) Copies of appropriate English language certificates must be supplied with your application.

　　TOEFL (iBT) - At least 100 with minimum scores of 24 for writing, 22 for listening, 24 for reading and 25 for speaking

　　International Baccalaureate (Language A) - HL 5 or SL 6

　　

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　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Cardiff University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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