Forensic Accounting

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

Forensic accounting is a growing niche that attracts people who can combine the curiosity of a detective with excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail. Salaries can rise quickly after entering the career and there is no requirement to have studied accounting at undergraduate level.

Taught modules include Fraud Examination, Financial Crime and Fraudulent Statement Analysis. ‘Forensic’ means suitable for use in court and you’ll learn how to identify and present evidence to the highest standards.

You’ll also undertake a double module on Global Management Competencies alongside other postgraduate students at Newcastle Business School, to help you stand out on the international jobs market.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

4124 Finance officers
3533 Financial and accounting technicians
1131 Financial managers and directors
3534 Financial accounts managers
3531 Brokers
2421 Chartered and certified accountants

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance