MSC ACCOUNTING
Fully qualified accountants can complete the part-time route in 1 year
Attendance:Full-time | Part-time
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 12 Months
Main Location: The Rose Bowl, City Campus
Start Date: September or April
Length of Study: 24 Months
Main Location: The Rose Bowl, City Campus
Overview
Modules
Your Future
Entry Requirements
Fees & Funding
Overview
About Your Course
The MSc Accounting course moves you beyond the buzz words to a deep understanding of current accounting and professional issues.
The course is designed for fully qualified accountants who are keen to update and enhance their knowledge and career prospects. The course will provide a technical refresher, but also goes further in developing core skills to enable you to fully achieve your potential in the wider world of business.
This course is truly international. Wherever in the world you are based you can engage with a global community of students and have access to tutors based in the UK. The course is delivered primarily through distance learning, meaning that you are able to work at the same time as gaining an internationally recognised qualification. Normally we have two cohorts per year, allowing you to choose to start your studies in September or April.
As part of the course you will be given the opportunity to undertake a short period of study in Leeds enabling you to network with fellow professionals from around the world.
This course is available for weekend study. For more details please visit our weekend study information page.
The course is designed for fully qualified accountants who are keen to update and enhance their knowledge and career prospects. The course will provide a technical refresher, but also goes further in developing core skills to enable you to fully achieve your potential in the wider world of business.
This course is truly international. Wherever in the world you are based you can engage with a global community of students and have access to tutors based in the UK. The course is delivered primarily through distance learning, meaning that you are able to work at the same time as gaining an internationally recognised qualification. Normally we have two cohorts per year, allowing you to choose to start your studies in September or April.
As part of the course you will be given the opportunity to undertake a short period of study in Leeds enabling you to network with fellow professionals from around the world.
This course is available for weekend study. For more details please visit our weekend study information page.
About Your Course
Set yourself apart from the crowd by offering employers the complete package in terms of professional and academic accounting qualifications. The MSc Accounting (ACCA linked Masters) is designed for aspiring professionals who wish to complete the ACCA professional accountancy qualification and gain a Masters degree in one academic year.
In order to study via this route, you must have passed or been granted exemption from ACCA papers F1 to F9. You will complete your professional papers (3 core papers and 2 options) and also complete academic modules, including a dissertation in order to be awarded the MSc Accounting.
This course is challenging and academically rigorous, but the rewards are well worth the effort. The course maximises the career flexibility available to the aspiring accountant and opens opportunities to go into accountancy practice, audit, tax, academia or enterprise.
This course is available for weekend study. For more details please visit our weekend study information page.
In order to study via this route, you must have passed or been granted exemption from ACCA papers F1 to F9. You will complete your professional papers (3 core papers and 2 options) and also complete academic modules, including a dissertation in order to be awarded the MSc Accounting.
This course is challenging and academically rigorous, but the rewards are well worth the effort. The course maximises the career flexibility available to the aspiring accountant and opens opportunities to go into accountancy practice, audit, tax, academia or enterprise.
This course is available for weekend study. For more details please visit our weekend study information page.
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Benefits of studying this course
The course develops and enhances the technical, professional and academic skills required to enable you to operate effectively in the increasingly complex and challenging financial environment. You will gain increased knowledge of financial accounting, finance and investment, and management accounting, together with the ability to relate this to the wider issues of management and corporate strategy. A key element of the course is a focus on the increasingly global nature of accounting and the financial services profession.
The two week study visit to Leeds includes a wide variety of master classes covering issues such as ethics, investment fund management, fraud prevention and visits to leading employers in the region. Leeds is the second largest financial services centre in the UK. We have a number of links with the financial services sector, including significant links with companies such as KPMG and the Yorkshire Bank.
Staff delivering the course are professionally qualified, actively researching and have a range of industrial and professional experience.
The two week study visit to Leeds includes a wide variety of master classes covering issues such as ethics, investment fund management, fraud prevention and visits to leading employers in the region. Leeds is the second largest financial services centre in the UK. We have a number of links with the financial services sector, including significant links with companies such as KPMG and the Yorkshire Bank.
Staff delivering the course are professionally qualified, actively researching and have a range of industrial and professional experience.
Benefits of studying this course
Set yourself apart from the crowd by offering employers the complete package in terms of professional and academic accounting qualifications.
On completing the course, all you need from your employer is the chance to apply your learning and build up your practical experience. No need for costly time off work to attend college or to study for exams. No risk to the employer about whether you will be able to complete your studies. Your focus can move to maximising your experience in the workplace - an attractive proposition to any potential employer.
The course is taught by professionally qualified accountants with significant experience of working as accountants, auditors and tax advisers. Academic modules have significant input from active researchers. Feedback from students has highlighted the professionalism, commitment and support offered by tutors.
On completing the course, all you need from your employer is the chance to apply your learning and build up your practical experience. No need for costly time off work to attend college or to study for exams. No risk to the employer about whether you will be able to complete your studies. Your focus can move to maximising your experience in the workplace - an attractive proposition to any potential employer.
The course is taught by professionally qualified accountants with significant experience of working as accountants, auditors and tax advisers. Academic modules have significant input from active researchers. Feedback from students has highlighted the professionalism, commitment and support offered by tutors.
Related Courses
Modules
Modules
Core modules include:
*Additional ACCA core modules for part qualified students include
P1 Professional AccountantP2 Corporate Reporting
P3 Business Strategy
*For part qualified students (any 2 of):
P4 Advanced Financial Management P5 Advanced Performance Management
P6 Advanced Taxation
P7 Advanced Audit and Assurance
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 provides an opportunity for students to undertake an applied research dissertation. It builds 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.Other modules linked to this course may include:
Business Planning
Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.
Programme Specification
Assessment
Modules will consist of a mix of lectures, tutorials, group and individual activities, workshops and case study analysis. Students study full time across two semesters, completing their dissertation over the summer months. Mock exams are offered for the professional modules.
All the ACCA papers are externally assessed by the ACCA. Exams for these papers are held in June and December each year.
From the outset, students are taught both professional and academic modules in order to enrich the learning experience. However, the course is structured in such a way as to enable the focus of teaching and assessment to shift according to factors such as the timing of external ACCA exams. In this way, support for students is maximised according to the particular demands being placed on them as they progress through the course.
All the ACCA papers are externally assessed by the ACCA. Exams for these papers are held in June and December each year.
From the outset, students are taught both professional and academic modules in order to enrich the learning experience. However, the course is structured in such a way as to enable the focus of teaching and assessment to shift according to factors such as the timing of external ACCA exams. In this way, support for students is maximised according to the particular demands being placed on them as they progress through the course.
Assessment
The MSc Accounting is delivered by a highly skilled course team of expert academic staff with extensive professional and business experience. We will deliver the latest academic thinking and encourage you to put business strategies into practice. You will be challenged to grasp new insights and perspectives to transform the way you do business. The course aims to boost your leadership ability and to have a direct impact on the success of your organisation.
You will be assessed on one piece of coursework, which allows you to focus on an element of
the course that is of particular interest and relevance to your professional practice.
You will be assessed on one piece of coursework, which allows you to focus on an element of
the course that is of particular interest and relevance to your professional practice.
Your Future
Future Career
The world is your oyster. The ACCA qualification is a globally recognised, prestigious, chartered accountancy qualification. Add to this a Masters degree and the world of accounting and finance really starts to open up.
The course is specifically designed to maximise the career flexibility of aspiring accountants who may wish to launch careers in practice, audit, tax, academia, enterprise or more general management roles.
The course is specifically designed to maximise the career flexibility of aspiring accountants who may wish to launch careers in practice, audit, tax, academia, enterprise or more general management roles.
Future Career
For fully qualified students the course provides both an opportunity to update technical
knowledge and the broader skills necessary to operate in an increasingly complex business
environment.
We have a number of links with the financial services sector, including significant links with companies such as KPMG and the Yorkshire Bank.
For those wishing to pursue a career in education the course provides an ideal platform for
further study at PhD level.
knowledge and the broader skills necessary to operate in an increasingly complex business
environment.
We have a number of links with the financial services sector, including significant links with companies such as KPMG and the Yorkshire Bank.
For those wishing to pursue a career in education the course provides an ideal platform for
further study at PhD level.
Jobs & Careers
Jobs & Careers is a service offering our students impartial advice. We can help you make decisions on your career and recognise and develop your employability skills. We also offer an employment service with part-time student opportunities and graduate jobs. Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
Requirements: Students must have passed or been granted exemption from ACCA papers F1 to F9.
Those students who have been granted full exemptions by the ACCA will need to have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in order to be eligible.
Important external requirement: Students must be registered and have claimed any exemptions from ACCA by the end of July in order to join the course in September.
Note: For students who have not completed all F level ACCA papers, there is the opportunity to study for these papers either full-time or part-time at Leeds Metropolitan University and then progress on to this course.
Those students who have been granted full exemptions by the ACCA will need to have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in order to be eligible.
Important external requirement: Students must be registered and have claimed any exemptions from ACCA by the end of July in order to join the course in September.
Note: For students who have not completed all F level ACCA papers, there is the opportunity to study for these papers either full-time or part-time at Leeds Metropolitan University and then progress on to this course.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Part-time
Requirements: You will be eligible to join the course if you are a fully qualified accountant.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Additional Requirements: Students must have passed or been granted exemption from ACCA papers F1 to F9.
Those students who have been granted full exemptions by the ACCA will need to have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in order to be eligible.
Important external requirement: Students must be registered and have claimed any exemptions from ACCA by the end of July in order to join the course in September.
Note: For students who have not completed all F level ACCA papers, there is the opportunity to study for these papers either full-time or part-time at Leeds Metropolitan University and then progress on to this course.
Those students who have been granted full exemptions by the ACCA will need to have achieved at least a 2:1 degree in order to be eligible.
Important external requirement: Students must be registered and have claimed any exemptions from ACCA by the end of July in order to join the course in September.
Note: For students who have not completed all F level ACCA papers, there is the opportunity to study for these papers either full-time or part-time at Leeds Metropolitan University and then progress on to this course.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Additional Requirements: You will be eligible to join the course if you are a fully qualified accountant.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
Details: 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.
*Please note the ACCA professional papers (taught as part of the MSc Accounting - ACCA linked masters) can be studied on their own with a fee per paper of 500GBP for UK students and 875GBP for international students.
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.
*Please note the ACCA professional papers (taught as part of the MSc Accounting - ACCA linked masters) can be studied on their own with a fee per paper of 500GBP for UK students and 875GBP for international students.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Part-time
Details: You will be eligible to join the course if you are a fully qualified accountant.
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £8,000
The fee shown here is the 'gross' fee for new students starting in the 2012/13 academic year, before the application of any scholarship or discount. A scholarship of £1,500 is available to new full-time students studying an MA, MSC or MBA (180 credits) who are eligible to pay Home/EU fees. For students studying for an award such as a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or part-time, a pro rata scholarship is available. The table below provides further details:
| Programme of study | Credit Points | Scholarship for full-time students | Example of Scholarship for part-time students studying 50% of the credit points in a given year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA, MSc, MBA | 180 | £1500 | £750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 | £1000 | £500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 | £500 | £250 |
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £44.44 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £44.44) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £888.8. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £3555.2 for that year.
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £44.44) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £888.8. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £3555.2 for that year.
The fee shown here is the 'gross' fee for new students starting in the 2012/13 academic year, before the application of any scholarship or discount. A scholarship of £1,500 is available to new full-time students studying an MA, MSC or MBA (180 credits) who are eligible to pay Home/EU fees. For students studying for an award such as a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or part-time, a pro rata scholarship is available. The table below provides further details:
| Programme of study | Credit Points | Scholarship for full-time students | Example of Scholarship for part-time students studying 50% of the credit points in a given year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA, MSc, MBA | 180 | £1500 | £750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 | £1000 | £500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 | £500 | £250 |
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
International Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
Full-time, 2012-13 entrants £12,500
The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Full-timePart-time
Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £5,000
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £28 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £28) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £560. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £2240 for that year.
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £28) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £560. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £2240 for that year.
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
International Fees Entry 2011
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Full-time
Full-time, year one typically £11,500
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
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