Develop the specialist accounting skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in forensic investigation and dispute resolution.
Increase your knowledge of the legal framework as it relates to the law of evidence
Study a range of modules covering other forensic related areas such as financial analysis and electronic crime
Access the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners' member resources

This course will provide you with an insight into forensic accounting and specifically the two main subject areas of investigations and dispute advisory services. You increase your knowledge of the legal framework as it relates to the law of evidence, and undertake a range of modules covering other forensic related areas such as financial analysis and electronic crime.

Live projects 

You complete a major research-based project on a topic relevant to your future career development or academic interest. It enables you to demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained on the course and develop your research skills. 

Networking opportunities 

Students on this course are typically from all corners of the globe, providing opportunities to engage with different cultures and network whilst learning knowledge we believe will enable students to aim for positions in the hierarchies of management. 

Many of the tutors are from industry and are well connected with professional accountancy bodies, researching professional knowledge, developing professional syllabi and designing professional assessments. This ensures that you are at the cutting edge of applied professional knowledge, whilst also developing critical reflexivity, questioning established knowledge and imagining alternatives. 

The team delivering the course has strong links with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT). We are also a member of the Anti-Fraud Education Partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. 

Our graduates are well equipped for a range of careers as the course develops skills that are required by a broad range of industries in both the private and public sectors. We have a team of specialist recruitment advisers and run a range of careers and recruitment events.

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The modules you undertake allow you to develop an appreciation of forensic accounting work, including the nature and extent of financial crime and financial dispute resolution and then use the theoretical knowledge gained to consider the practical application of such knowledge.

You will develop the ability to research legal cases and present legal argument, consider the investigative process and develop an understanding of the most commonly used major software applications.

You learn through:

• ethical reflection
• research
• critical evaluation
• lectures
• seminars
• workshops
• independent study
• group work
• tasks and exercises
• projects
• assessment and feedback

This course is delivered face-to-face over three semesters - teaching is scheduled based on the length of your course and the academic calendar.

This course prepares you for a career in

• accounting-related professions
• financial fraud detection
• accountancy
• finance or accounting management
• financial controlling
• financial analysis
• financial consultancy
• research or education
• career development in the police, legal and penal professions

Normally students must have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. If you don-t have a degree you may be considered if you have at least five years- professional accounting experience. You also need two appropriate references. You may also be able to claim credit points which can reduce the amount of time it takes to complete your qualification at Sheffield Hallam. Find out more

If English is not your first language you typically need an IELTS 6.0 score with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

We may ask you for an interview before admissions are finalised. International students may be interviewed by telephone or e-mail.

Important notice:

The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.

Final Year Compulsory modules
Module	Credits	Assessment
Corporate Governance And Ethics	15	Coursework
Cyber Crime	15	Coursework
Dissertation Or Applied Business Project	60	Coursework
Financial Analysis	15	Coursework
Forensic Accounting	15	Coursework
Forensic Accounting Applications	15	Coursework Practical
Statistics And Data Modelling	15	Coursework
The Expert Witness In Criminal Litigation	15	Coursework