Entrance requirements

Graduate
A 2.2 Honours degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University,

or

A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Economics or Mathematics with a minimum of two relevant subjects from the core accounting subject list (as shown below) at a pass mark or international equivalent,

or

A 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Business, Commerce, Management, Law, or any other discipline with a minimum of five relevant subjects (as shown below) at a pass mark or international equivalent. At least two of these five must be from the core accounting subjects.

List of accepted subjects

• Core accounting subjects: Financial Accounting/Financial Reporting, Management/Cost Accounting, Finance/Financial Management, Auditing, Introduction to Accounting, Principles of Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Accounting Fundamentals, Corporate Accounting, Practical Accounting, Accounting for Managerial Decisions

• Other relevant subjects: Investment Analysis, Investment Management, Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Financial Markets and Operations, Financial Services

International Students
Our country/region pages include information on entry requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, student profiles, upcoming events and contacts for your country/region at https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/your-country/

English Language Requirements
Evidence of an IELTS* score of 7.0, with not less than 6.0 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required (*taken within the last 2 years).

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

For more information on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals see: www.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs.

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this degree programme, INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for admission to this degree.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 14th August 2026 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.

Please note: international applicants will be required to pay a deposit to secure a place on this course.

Entry Year: Academic Year 2026/27

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Administrative

Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.

They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Career Prospects
Introduction
This Masters programme provides the basis for both profession- and research-orientated careers, as well as skills and knowledge required to progress into management careers in the accounting and financial services. It opens a wide range of career opportunities in banking, accounting and auditing, government, corporate finance, investment analysis and academia.

For further opportunities to enhance your studies and career prospects please see the school website.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/schools/queens-business-school/student-opportunities/

Employment after the Course
Graduate prospects from the MSc Accounting, Finance and Analytics are promising. Queen’s is ranked third in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Accounting and Finance (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024). Graduates from this programme’s predecessor (MSc Accounting and Finance) have secured roles with employers such as Bank of China, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Allstate, and many others. Typical graduate roles include chartered and certified accountants, consultants, auditors and finance professionals.
https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/