Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Finance is part of a fast-paced financial industry, and with the advances in technology being utilised it has a real influence on the modern world. It is concerned with the theories around money, business and management. Areas of study include accounting, banking, finance, economics and investment analysis.
Studying Accounting and Finance courses at the University of Stirling allows you to prepare, present and interpret financial information for a wide range of businesses and organisations, empowering investors, lenders, management and others to make key decisions based on financial facts.
Accounting and Finance courses
Courses labelled are available for online study only.
| Course | Start date |
|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Finance | September 2025, January 2026 |
| BA (Hons) Professional Accountancy | September 2025 |
| BAcc (Hons) Accountancy | September 2025 |
| BAcc (Hons) Accountancy and Finance | September 2025 |
| Course | Start date |
|---|---|
| MSc Digital Banking and Finance | September 2025, January 2026 |
| MSc Finance | September 2025 |
| MSc Finance and Data Analytics | September 2025 |
| MSc Finance and Risk Management | September 2025 |
| MSc Financial Technology (FinTech) | September 2025, January 2026 |
| MSc International Accounting and Finance | September 2025 |
| MSc Investment Analysis | September 2025 |
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Scholarships
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Postgraduate scholarships
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Why study Accounting and Finance at the University of Stirling?
We are AACSB accredited
The University of Stirling is accredited by AACSB International in recognition of our excellence in business education. This puts the University of Stirling Management School among the top 6% of business schools globally.
Graduate careers in Accounting and Finance
Our Accounting and Finance courses give students a firm grasp of the theoretical and analytical skills needed in the industry. Graduates are well positioned to follow a career in a range of business roles such as: banking, fund management, security dealing, investment analysis, financial market regulation, treasury management, corporate finance, financial engineering and corporate finance work within merchant banking firms.
Stirling graduates work for many different financial and banking organisations across the globe, including:
- Santander
- Citibank
- Baillie Gifford
- JP Morgan
- Schroders
- Morgan Stanley
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Lloyds Banking Group
- HSBC
- Aberdeen Asset Management
- Vodafone
- Bank of China
- Novartis
Partnerships and industry
Many of our courses are accredited and recognised within the industry:
- We're recognised as a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute University Affiliation Program (UAP) with our MSc Investment Analysis course.
- We’re accredited by the Small Business Charter (SBC) for our work to support small businesses, local economies and student enterprise.
Demonstrating the University of Stirling Management School’s strong international focus is our membership of the following organisations:
- The European Foundation for Management Development
- The Chartered Association of Business Schools
- AACSB Business Education Alliance
We have an international reputation for producing top class research and teaching, with two global partnership hubs:
Accounting and Finance research
Our Accounting and Finance research is recognised as being academically excellent, policy relevant, and of benefit to society. It aims to improve sustainable and responsible governance and reporting, the financial well-being of individuals, and market efficiencies. The public interest is pursued by exploring and improving the interaction and the discharge of accountability between organisations, individuals and society.
Find out more about Accounting and Finance research.
Postgraduate research opportunities
The Accounting and Finance Division at Stirling offers a stimulating environment in which to study towards a PhD. See our PhD and MPhil opportunities in Accounting and Finance.