MA Accountancy (Accelerated)
Accredited by major professional bodies in the UK, this programme will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy, business and beyond.
Our hands-on degree has been designed to ensure you’ll have the knowledge and skills that most employers value.
Whilst studying our MA (Hons) Accountancy programme, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as develop accounting expertise in several areas including:
Recording and summarising business transactions
Preparing and analysing financial statements
Analysing and making decisions on business operations
Conducting financial analysis
Producing and reporting projections
Conducting audit
Analysing governance issues
Gaining awareness of the importance of business ethics
In addition to these key accounting skills, you’ll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Throughout this programme, you’ll also develop skills such as:
Analysis
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Negotiation
Conflict resolution
Presentation delivery
Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in Accountancy, from introduction to accounting and finance, the economy, discovering business and principles of accounting. You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy, business and beyond.
Campus Information
Edinburgh Campus
Our Edinburgh Campus is truly international. Over 10,500 staff and students are based here, with around a third of them coming from outside the UK. Our international students find a warm and friendly welcome and all the support they might need.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employers around the world actively seek out our graduates. This is because they are work ready. All our degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry.
We are known for our applied teaching and research, informed and shaped by real world needs. We placed 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK graduate employability, with over 84% of our graduates in full-time employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes survey, 2024).
At Heriot-Watt you will learn from world leading academics at the forefront of their specialisms.
You'll enjoy a distinctive, high quality academic experience focused on developing your skills and knowledge to help you transition smoothly into the world of work at the end of your studies.
We offer many specialist programmes and all of our degrees are structured so that you can, as far as possible, customise them to suit your specific interests and career aspirations.
Heriot-Watt boasts extensive links with business and industry. We are known for our excellent industrial placements and companies often approach us directly seeking students for work placements or employment.
Our degrees are career-focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry. Employers actively seek out our graduates as our degrees are highly regarded for their relevance to the world of work. Many of our degrees are accredited by professional bodies.
The University's Careers Advisory Service is available throughout your studies, ensuring you have the skills you need to successfully market yourself to future employers.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
Year 1
- For most subjects we require 70% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations and at least 70% in the relevant subjects. For example if you want to study Chemical Engineering, you would need to have 70% in both Maths and Chemistry.
- For Computer Science programs we require 65% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations with 65% for Maths.
- For Mathematics we require 70% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations with 70% for Maths.
- For Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics we require 75% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations with 80% for Maths.
- For students taking the West Bengal State board examinations, the pass mark we require is 65%.
If you do not meet the entry requirements, you can complete a foundation programme.
Year 2
- Students who have scored highly in year 12 (80%+) may be admitted directly into year 2 of our degree programmes. Those looking to take Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics will also require 85% for Maths.
- Entry into 2nd year Computer Science is not usually possibly.
- Students looking to study Mathematics may be able to gain 2nd year entry with 75% overall average with Maths at 75%.
FOR PAKISTAN
- You must have a Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall minimum of 75% as well as 75% in subjects where there is a specific requirement, or you must have successfully completed Year 1 at a recognised University.
FOR NEPAL
- For most subjects we require 75% overall in year 12 state board high school examinations and at least 75% in the relevant subjects. For example if you want to study chemical engineering, you would need to have 75% in both maths and chemistry.
FOR BANGLADESH
- HSSC - students with this high school qualification are required to complete a foundation programme, such as that offered at our Dubai and Malaysia Campuses,before beginning an undergraduate degree. This leads to either 1st or 2nd year entry on a degree programme, depending on grades achieved.
FOR SRI LANKA
- Students with high A'Level grades may be eligible to join our programmes in year 2.
- HND holders will be eligible for advanced entry to either year 2 or 3 depending on diploma content and grades achieved.
2 LORS are mandatory.
Accepted English language Tests - undergraduate study (please see notes section)
For More Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Code: NN43
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56112 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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