Entry requirements for:
MSc in Accounting and Financial Management
MSc in Finance
MSc Financial Analysis
We seek applicants with a proven academic record who need further skills to achieve their career goals. Applicants must demonstrate both academic ability and motivation. The application process is competitive and applicants are advised to apply early.
Admissions criteria
Applicants are expected to hold a good degree (equivalent to a UK 2:1) in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Mathematics or another quantitative subject, for example Engineering and Computing. Applications will also be considered from professionally qualified accountants with good examination records.
GMAT (Graduate Management Admissions Test)
GMAT scores provide a valuable source of evidence regarding the suitability of applicants. Applicants whose qualifications were not obtained in the EU may well be required to provide a GMAT score. Applicants are advised that in certain countries the choice of date and venue for GMAT tests is limited, so early registration is important. Information about the test is available on www.gmac.com. Lancaster's GMAT code is V36-DK-89, and applicants should use this code to report results to the admissions office.
Language requirements
All programme participants must have a good understanding of written and spoken English, and be able to write and speak English fluently. Those whose first language is not English will be required to provide evidence of language ability, normally in the form of a TOEFL or IELTS score. A TOEFL iBT score of 100 or above (UKBA requirements include minimum scores in the TOEFL test), or an IELTS score of 7.0 or above (including a minimum score of at least 6.0 in each element), is required. Those who have not met our requirements regarding proficiency in English may be given an offer conditional upon satisfactory completion of a pre-sessional course at Lancaster.
Special requirements for the MSc in Financial Analysis
Degree in any quantitative field (including Engineering and Computing) with a First Class Honours or equivalent.
GMAT 650 required for applicants whose degree is obtained outside the EU.
IELTS 7.0 (with at least 6.5 in each element), iBTOEFL 100 or Pearson Test of English 70 if first language is not English.
Offers of places
Applicants who are judged to have already fulfilled all requirements for entry to the course will be given an unconditional offer. Otherwise, applicants may be given an offer that is conditional upon our receipt of further evidence. If you receive an offer, you will be required to pay a deposit in order to secure your place on the course. If you fail to meet the conditions of your offer, this deposit will be refunded provided that you have made a reasonable attempt to meet any conditions.
* Applicants who have studied in China should have been or will be awarded a Bachelor's degree from a Project 211 university with a final overall mark of at least 80%-85%. In addition, we are looking for consistent performance across the complete degree.
The Masters programmes in Accounting and Finance at Lancaster have attained 
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