MSc Accounting
(ACCA linked Masters)
The MSC Accounting course is an opportunity to study full time for the Association of Chartered
Certified Accountants qualification and at the same time for a Masters in Accounting.
The ACCA papers studied will be the Professional level papers.
This includes the three core papers:
 Professional Accountant
 Corporate Reporting
 Business Analysis
Students will also study two of the four optional papers:
 Advanced Taxation
 Advanced Audit and Assurance
The papers will be examined by the ACCA in June and December. Students will study for the three
core papers in the first semester and take the examinations in December and for two optional papers
in the second semester, taking the examinations in June.
To achieve a masters degree as well as completing the ACCA examinations, students will also need
to study:
 3 x Masters level modules
 Research Methods
 Dissertation
 PDP
Non ACCA modules
Contemporary Issues in Financial Reporting: This module provides a framework into which
students can place their technical knowledge and to critically appraise both existing accounting
practices and proposals for reform.
Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting: This module develops an appreciation of
current management accounting theory and practice given that much recent theory has tended to
question the value and relevance of conventional management accounting information supplied for
decision making.
Dissertation: This module is provides an opportunity students to undertake an applied research
dissertation. It will build upon previous knowledge, and is underpinned by the Research Methods
module and should be concerned with a practical application of accounting or finance.
Research methods: This module introduces students to a range of investigative methods and
techniques, which will enable them to plan a coherent approach to their final dissertation.
Course Structure and Delivery
Semester 1
PDP (Core)
Semester 2
Research
Methods
(Core)
10 CPS
10 CPS
ACCA paper
P1 –
Professional
Accountant
(Core)
ACCA paper
P2 Corporate
Reporting
(Core)
ACCA paper
P3 Business
Analysis
(Core)
Contemporary
Issues in
Financial
Reporting
(Core)
18 CPS
18 CPS
ACCA paper
P7 Advanced
Audit &
Assurance
(INT)
(Elective)
18 CPS
Contemporary
Issues in
Management
Accounting
(Core)
10 CPS
Elective
ACCA paper
P6 Advanced
Taxation
(UK)
(Elective)
10 CPS
10 CPS
18 CPS
18 CPS
Dissertation
40 CPS
This course will run subject to approval.
Entry Requirements
Students will be eligible to join the course if they meet all the following criteria:
 If they have achieved or been granted exemption from the Fundamentals and Skills level
ACCA modules F1–F9.
 Have registered as a student with the ACCA before the registration deadline (15 August).
 Have a minimum upper second class Honours degree in a relevant subject area.
Applicants whose first language is not English will need IELTS at a score of 6.0 with no skills below
5.0, or equivalent.
Career Opportunities
On graduation, you will have an excellent grounding from which to pursue a career as a professional
accountant.
Don't forget, during your time at Leeds Met you'll have access to the Leeds Met Careers Service. Our
team of qualified and experienced careers advisors will be happy to advise you about any aspect of
your future career. Our team can help you to plan ahead, make the right career choices, prepare the
perfect CV and find the latest job vacancies.
Our team offers:
daily drop-in service for advice or a quick CV check
one-to-one in-depth guidance
one-to-one career coaching
interactive careers workshops
careers advice by e-mail.
Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Mode of Study/Course Length
Full-time over one year. This course is offered with intakes in September and February (subject to
demand). The September 2010 intake will commence on 6th September; please note that this is
earlier than our other Masters courses.
Course fees for the first year of the course in 2010/11:
Full-time:
£5000 (Home/EU)
£8750 (non-EU)
Students will also have to pay exemption, examination and subscription fees to the ACCA. These will
amount to approximately £1000.
ACCA costs payable directly to ACCA:
F1-F3 module exemptions at £53 each - £159
F4-F9 module exemptions at £66 each - £396
P1-P7 modules at £78 each - £546
Annual student subscription and initial registration fee - £69
This course is currently offered with full-time study only.
There are 180 credit points in total on this course.
Please see information below regarding ELQ as this could affect your fees
Equivalent or Lower Qualifications (ELQ)
From 2008/09, the government no longer provides funding to support Universities teaching
United Kingdom and European Union students who are studying for an award which is of an
equal or lower level than their existing qualifications. For example, an applicant wishing to
study a degree who already has a degree is regarded as studying for an ELQ and the
University would not receive funding for this student. As a result we have introduced a new set of
fees for students registering from 2010-11 who are studying for an ELQ.
For more information please go to http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/study/ELQ_FAQ_v3.pdf on our website.
If you have a query regarding the level of your previous qualifications please contact our Central
Admissions team on 0113 812 3159.
If you believe you will be applying for a course that is equal or lower than a previous qualification and
would like to find out the fees for this course please contact our Fees team on 0113 812 4935.
Further information available from:
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/lbs/graduate/index.htm
Course Leader
Janet Shead
Tel: 0113 812 4842
Email: J.Shead@leedsmet.ac.uk
How To Apply:
Please contact Student Recruitment & Admissions Team for an Application form
Student Recruitment & Admissions
Faculty of Business & Law
Leeds Metropolitan University
Old School Board
Calverley Street
Leeds LS1 3ED
Tel: 0113 812 6127
Email: fblcourses@leedsmet.ac.uk