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Master of Science [M.Sc] [Forensic Audit and Accounting] From University of South Wales

Pontypridd, WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd2013established year
16500enrollment
Public
Partner [6 Courses]
8.2/10

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Forensic Audit and Accounting)

1 year
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

₹15 L/Yr

£14,300 /Yr
  • The South Wales University offers an M.Sc in Forensic Audit and Accounting for 1 year.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • This program is provided on-campus and off-campus.
  • Forensic accounting and the related discipline of forensic audit are fast-developing areas in the commercial world.
  • Major professional accounting firms now have departments offering forensic accounting and audit services, and the demand for expertise in this area is growing exponentially. 
  • USW's respected Forensic Audit and Accounting masters course - the only course of its kind in the UK - has been running for over ten years and provides specialist skills in fraud investigation, valuations, assisting in dispute resolution, expert reporting, and cyber investigations. 
  • Employment opportunities are numerous, from specialist firms of forensic accountants to dedicated forensic/fraud departments within accountancy firms.
  • Forensic audit and forensic accounting are important areas for national governments, regulators, and anti-financial crime bodies, particularly in developing countries.
  • The MSc Forensic Audit and Accounting will build students' confidence in the forensic audit of business data and provide students with advanced analytical, evaluation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Students will learn how to evaluate the principles of good corporate governance and the integrity of management, and to understand the role of computer forensic techniques in an investigatory and legal context.


Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For April Intake Jan 1, 2024
Application Deadline For October Intake May 1, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees₹1500356 (GBP 14300)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses₹682085 (GBP 6501)
Total Cost₹682085 (GBP 6501)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students should have completed a bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, from a recognized university.
  • Students should have a minimum of 2:2 Honours degree in accounting, audit, finance, or business with an appropriate level of financial content, from a UK university.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

72 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

64 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Following are the required Documents:

  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTSTOEFL, or PTE, etc.

VISA & Work Study

VISA

  • Visa nationals and non-visa nationals whose program of study lasts for more than six months must not attempt to travel to the UK without a valid student visa.
  • Student can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if he/she is 16 or over.
  • The student should have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor and should have enough money to support him/her and pay for his/her course - the amount will vary depending on the student’s circumstances.
  • Should speak, read, write and understand English and have consent from their parents if they‘re 16 or 17 - need evidence of this when applying.

Career and Placement after Course

Forensic Audit and Accounting is a growing, niche area with audit and accountancy firms looking for specialist skills.

It is also an important area for national governments, particularly in developing countries. As a result, employment opportunities are numerous, from specialist firms of forensic accountants to specialist departments within accountancy firms.

There are many opportunities in the public and regulatory sectors, as well as employment prospects in commercial organizations, as part of investigatory, internal audit, and compliance departments.

Recent graduates are employed in the forensic accounting department of a ‘Big Four’ accountancy firm, and as a Fraud Investigator for a national public sector auditor.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per student₹ 4.6 L/Yr$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student₹ 21.2 L/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
India Postgraduate Taught Master’s ScholarshipScholarship per student₹ 3.7 L/Yr$3,555Level Of StudyMasterTypeCollege-Specific
Narotam Sekhsaria ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyMasterTypeMerit-Based


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