MSc Accounting & Sustainability

Shape your future and become part of the change you want to see with our MSc Accounting & Sustainability

This course empowers you to harness the transformative potential of accounting in tackling the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges, giving you a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving job market.

Whether you're new to the intersection of accounting and sustainability or looking to deepen your expertise, this course offers a dynamic platform to grow your skills and influence.

As global standards for sustainability accounting take shape, employers across financial services, public institutions, and beyond are actively seeking professionals who can navigate this emerging landscape. Roles like Chief Sustainability Officer are becoming central to strategic decision-making, and your ability to account for social and environmental impact will be vital in areas such as cost-benefit analysis, procurement, and long-term investment planning.

Designed to prepare you for immediate professional impact, this programme blends rigorous academic insight with practical experience, so you can step confidently into the workplace and help organisations build resilience through sustainable strategy. 

University of Warwick is ranked in the top 40 globally for Accounting and Finance studies by the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. 

Warwick Business School is accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and is proud to hold gold level Athena Swan status. Learn more about our accreditations and rankings here.

Where could this course take your career?

Our dedicated MSc CareersPlus & Employer Relations team provides personalised support throughout your journey, ensuring you're well-prepared to seize exciting career opportunities. You'll benefit from exclusive, immersive, career-focused events that offer valuable networking opportunities with industry professionals and alumni.

Graduates of our Finance & Accounting courses work across sectors such as Finance, Consulting and Technology. Recent graduates of these courses go on to roles such as:

• Accountant
• Accounts Receivable Analyst 
• Financial Officer
• Investment Manager
• Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst.

Graduates have recently secured roles with employers including Deloitte, Goldman Sachs, and PwC. Learn more about the journeys our alumni have taken in our MSc Employment Report.

Visit our careers page to discover where this course could take you.

 

 

Why study MSc Accounting & Sustainability with us?

• Receive tailored careers coaching from experienced Accounting specialists
• Choose a pathway that suits you: Dissertation, Internship, or Business in Practice
• Build the skills needed to thrive in the expanding ESG and sustainability job market
• Study with an ICAEW Partner in Learning, supporting your professional development
• University of Warwick is ranked among the UK's top 10 institutions in the QS World University Rankings 2027.