MSc Accounting, Finance and Regulation

MSc Accounting, Finance and Regulation is a postgraduate (master's) course in finance & accounting at Glasgow Caledonian University in Glasgow, United Kingdom. It takes 16 months full time, with intakes in January or September (Glasgow).

Glasgow Caledonian University is a public institution, ranked 801–1000 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £16,700 a year, about ₹20.4 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly £25,050 (≈ ₹30.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 international (EU and international) annual fee from GCU's central tuition fees page, for courses starting between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2027, such as a January 2027 start. Fees for 2027/28 starts (for example September 2027) were still being finalised in October 2026.

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Chartered accountant
• Chartered certified accountant
• Chartered management accountant
• External auditor
• Forensic accountant
• Tax adviser

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Deloitte
• PwC
• EY
• KPMG
• BDO
• Lloyds Banking Group
• RSM
• Forvis Mazars
• HSBC
• Accenture

General entry requirements at Glasgow Caledonian University for master's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Taught postgraduate fees and entry requirements are listed on individual course pages.
• Some master's are designed for students changing field, for example MSc Computer Science for applicants without a computing degree.
• Scholarship eligibility is assessed automatically when you apply.

For this course: Academic IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.5).

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This course starts in: January or September (Glasgow).

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Degree certificate and transcripts (master's) or Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
• English test score
• Statement of purpose

• New to GCU Postgraduate Scholarship

  Full-time taught postgraduate

  Value: Up to £3,000 tuition fee discount

  Self-funded international students of Indian or Nigerian nationality, from the September 2026-27 academic year. No separate application; eligibility is assessed when you apply for your course.

  Official page

• GCU Plus

  Full-time taught postgraduate

  Value: An extra £1,000 (up to £4,000 in total with New to GCU)

  Indian or Nigerian nationals with a strong academic background and statement of purpose, or a strong score in a GCU-approved English test.

  Official page

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a public university with its main campus in the centre of Glasgow and a second campus in London. It calls itself Scotland's largest and leading modern university and is the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum status.

Its postgraduate computing list includes MSc Advanced Computer Science, MSc Computer Science (for students from a non-computing background), MSc Cyber Security, MSc Financial Technology and MSc Software Engineering.

Finance & Accounting courses at other universities in the UK

• MSc FintechAbertay University12 months (September start) or 16 months (January start) · £18,950 / year
• MSc Accounting and Finance (CIMA Gateway)Abertay University12 months (September start) or 16 months (January start) · £18,950 / year
• MSc FinanceAberystwyth University1 year (full time) · £22,115 / year
• MSc FinanceAston University1 year · £25,500 / year
• MSc Financial TechnologyAston University1 year · £25,500 / year
• MSc Financial ManagementAston University1 year · £25,500 / year

More courses at Glasgow Caledonian University

• MSc Computer Science1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start) full time · £16,700 / year
• MSc Software Engineering16 months full time · £16,700 / year
• MSc Cyber Security1 year full time · £19,400 / year
• MSc Big Data Technologies16 months full time · £19,400 / year
• MSc Applied Data Science in Engineering1 year (September start) or 16 months (January start) full time · £19,400 / year
• MSc Financial Technology16 months full time · £20,400 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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