Forensic Accounting courses

University of Portsmouth

Forensic Accounting Msc in University of Portsmouth

  • Duration : 1 Years
  • Intake : September
  • Level : Postgraduate
  • Tuition & fees : £ 15,100 Per Year
  • IELTS : 6.5
  • TOEFL : 91
  • PTE : 61


About Forensic Accounting Msc in University of Portsmouth

Are you an accountant looking to build on your existing skills, and excited about a potential career in forensic accounting? If you're keen to develop your knowledge and interested in applying your skills in civil, corporate and criminal litigation procedures, then our MSc Forensic Accounting degree course is for you.

On this course, you'll unpack the core areas of forensic accounting, including dispute and litigation support, expert witnessing, fraud examination and regulatory investigations. You'll learn to apply your expert skills in business valuation, assessment of economic damages, proceeds of crime and fraud.

If you study on campus, you'll learn full-time over 1 year or part-time over 30 months (starting in September). The course is also available through distance learning over 2 years (starting in September) or 30 months (starting in September or January).

Once you graduate, you'll have all the tools you need for a rewarding career in forensic accounting within law firms, enforcement agencies and accountancy practices.

Careers and opportunities

The MSc Forensic Accounting degree course will help you sharpen your accounting skills for use in civil, criminal and corporate litigation, and you'll learn the processes and procedures needed to investigate financial crime and regulatory compliance cases.

What can you do with a Forensic Accounting degree?

When you graduate, you'll be well placed for a career in dispute and litigation support, fraud examination, or forensic accounting and regulatory investigations.

What jobs can you do with a Forensic Accounting degree?

Your degree can open doors to roles with:

  • financial regulatory authorities
  • law firms
  • accountancy practices
  • law enforcement agencies

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

Academic qualification equivalents

  • For entry to our Master's programmes, you will generally need to have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2nd Class Honours to be considered.

    You may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for. Find out more about Recognised Prior Learning.

English language requirements (one of the below):

  • IELTS: A  minimum of IELTS band 6.5–7.0, with no component below 6.0.
  • TOEFL iBT: For most of our Master's degrees, you need a score of 91 with a minimum of:20 in Reading 19 in Listening 21 in Speaking 20 in Writing.
  • PTE:  At least 61 points, with a minimum of 54 in each component

University of Portsmouth Highlights

Type of Institution Public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment 9.9 Lakhs GBP
Number of Campuses 2 - Langstone Campus and University Quarter
Percentage of International Students 26%
Total number of Professors 1,126 academic and Research staff
Student Satisfaction Rate Secured 88% Student Satisfaction
Graduate Job Rate 97.5%
International fee £11,250 per annum
Type of Academic Programs UG, PG, Ph.D., research and Pathway Courses
Mode of Program Full time
Average Graduate Salary £13,900 - £15,900 a year

University of Portsmouth Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Expenses Estimated cost in pounds
Undergraduate Fee £13,900 – £15,900 approx
Postgraduate Fee £13,900 – £15,900 approx
Accommodation £5000 approx
Cost of living £7000 - £10,000 approx
Placement year fee £2400

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Entrance Exams in UK TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
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Post Study Work Permit in UK 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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Fees components - (1st year Fees and expense)

Tuition & fees :

£ 15,100

Total

£ 15,100