If students hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s, a Pre-Master’s can help them gain a place on a postgraduate degree. For progression to the 1st year of a postgraduate degree at the University of Essex. Course length is determined mainly by students' English language level (UKVI IELTS score).

Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If their course is longer than 2 terms, students will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Master of Science - Accounting and Financial Management The University of Essex MSc Accounting and Financial Management is designed for those who have not studied accounting before, but have a degree in business, economics or another related subject. Essex provides a comprehensive grounding in corporate analysis and reporting, as well as building the student's confidence in financial decision-making. Students then tailor their studies to suit their preferred career direction in industry, commerce or professional services by choosing from optional modules.

The covered topics include: • theories of financial reporting • management accounting and control • theoretical and critical approaches to accounting and financial management • analysis of financial statements

Students study at Essex Business School, in one of the top 25 accounting and finance departments in the UK for research excellence. Essex exposes students to cutting-edge course content, informed by the latest academic thinking, so they can excel in their professional career.

At Essex, students can find academics, such as Emeritus Professor Prem Sikka, writing on issues affecting commercial businesses, public sector bodies and not-for-profit organisations in global titles like The Huffington Post.

Essex fosters student creativity and ethical awareness, so they're ready to meet the challenges of the international business world. 93% of the Essex Business School students are in employment or further study.

Essex's MSc Accounting and Financial Management provides students with the skills needed for roles in financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy. This course will be particularly useful if students want to pursue a career in industry, commerce or with professional services firms, with many of the graduates also beginning their own entrepreneurial ventures.

Graduates have progressed to work for high-profile organisations and innovative SMEs such as: KPMG, Grant Thornton LLP, Ministry of Taxes of the Republic of Azerbaijan, European Central Bank, and HP.