Forensic Accounting (Distance Learning) (2 Year), MSc, distance at University of Portsmouth

Forensic Accounting (Distance Learning) (2 Year), MSc, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Distance	2 years	September	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About Forensic Accounting (Distance Learning) (2 Year), MSc - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

Explore financial crime investigations and work with business legal teams on this forensic accounting Master’s. Prepare for your career as a forensic accountant, or in internal auditing or compliance, whether you’ve studied accounting in the past or not.

Develop your knowledge and critical analysis skills as you investigate where things have gone wrong in business.

You’ll study financial crime, law and fraud as you focus on business crime prevention and prepare for case discussions with lawyers. You'll apply your learning in topical case studies and develop your understanding of what to look for in financial accounts in industry.

To start, you'll explore topics including data modelling, accountancy basics and valuations. You’ll then discover forensic investigation and fraud examination, as well as corporate governance and ethics, and learn to be an expert witness in our replica courtroom.

By learning from experienced lecturers and industry guest speakers you’ll gain a better understanding of the industry as a whole, and have opportunities to network with guests and fellow accountancy students from across the department.

You'll graduate ready for your forensic accounting or compliance career. To get the most out of this course you should be analytical and curious, and keen to specialise in forensic accounting.

Course highlights

Discover forensic accounting, law and policy
Use real-world case studies
Apply your learning in practical assessments in our replica court room
Learn how to prevent financial crime
Prepare to support businesses in industry
Network with and learn from industry guest speakers
Use materials from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Benefit from our partnerships with various accounting and audit partners and our work with the Financial Reporting Council

Careers and opportunities

This Master’s degree will help you to specialise in forensic accounting and build on your business or accountancy studies at undergraduate level.

You'll benefit from CIMA exam exemptions after you graduate. This means you'll have fewer exams to sit to become an accredited forensic accountant.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent qualification and/or equivalent professional experience.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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