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International/EU: £7,450 for the course
Course summary
- Study on a course recognised and respected for its innovative practice-based teaching and the development of applied knowledge and skills within the modern financial business environment
- Develop your intellectual capabilities, analytical skills and research abilities through an academically rigorous course of study
We designed this course for international students who are CIMA passed finalists or qualified accountants. It is a fast track route that enables you to convert your CIMA qualification to a UK masters degree in nine months.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.

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How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
This course has a real-world focus while developing your critical capacity, which is increasingly important for those aspiring to the hierarchies of management. Your studies benefit from strong links to professional bodies such as the ACCA and CIMA.
You learn through:
- lectures
- seminars
- coursework activities
Course leaders and tutors

Ifedapo Francis Awolowo
Senior Lecturer in Financial & Management AccountingIfedapo Francis Awolowo, Lecturer in Financial and Management Accounting.
Applied learning
Networking opportunities
Guest lectures from visiting academics and practitioners from commercial and non-profit making organisations will provide further opportunities to enhance your understanding and we encourage you to make contact with employers.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career as an
- accountant
- financial controller
- finance or accounting manager
- consultant
- financial journalist
- researcher
- educator
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- HSBC
- Chinatrust Commercial Bank
- SKNA National Bank
- Barclays Bank
- KPMG
Others have taken the opportunity to start their own business.
Potential progression to PhD study opens up an array of career opportunities in academia, financial journalism, research and regulatory advisory.
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
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On this course, you work with
- Virtual Marketplace
Entry requirements
All students
You must be a CIMA passed finalist or a qualified accountant. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more
Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills (or equivalent) is the standard for non-native speakers of English.
If your English language skill is currently below an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English qualification.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Module | Credits | Assessment |
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Module: Dissertation Or Applied Business Project | Credits: 60 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Fund Management | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Module: Mergers And Acquisitions | Credits: 15 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £4,810 for the course.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £7,450 for the course.

Postgraduate student loans
Up to £11,222 available for Home students on most masters courses.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Accounting, banking and finance courses (PDF, 219.7KB)Legal information
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