Course Overview

Discover the compelling field of forensic accounting. This course covers fraud, financial crime, and data analysis procedures €“ invaluable insight used by professionals in the search for criminal activity in both public and private sector organizations. It will prepare you to conduct a fraud investigation and give expert testimony and litigation support for public and private sector organizations. Learn about accounting scandals and incidences of fraud, and find out how they can be detected, prevented, and deterred, with the study of the legal environment in which forensic accounting operates. Discover digital forensics, including how to investigate digital artifacts, and find out how recent corporate failures in the UK, Italy, and USA have led to conversations about the role of corporate governance and corporate social responsibilities. Forensic Accounting (Applied) MSc You have the option to study this course one year full-time or two years full-time. The opportunity to study over two years will enable you to source, with the help of our dedicated careers team DMU Works and our expert academics, a three-month work experience in the field. Students have taken up placements in areas such as forensic accounting or counter fraud roles and projects, gaining invaluable real-world experience and an edge in the competitive field.

General Eligibility

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree in any subject other than law or a non-qualifying law degree with a minimum pass of 2:2.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent is normally required.