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    MA Accountancy (Accelerated)

    Heriot-Watt University

    Heriot-Watt University

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    United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Edinburgh

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 20,080  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    MA Accountancy (Accelerated)

    About

    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.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.

    As this is an accelerated programme, entry is only available for Year 2

    • Advanced Highers BB (AAAB at Higher to include Maths or AAAB plus Maths Higher C)
    • A-Levels ABB (at least one of the following preferred: Accounting, Business or Economics and AS Level Maths C)
    • Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5)
    • HND BB in graded units (Accounting or Business required)
    • BTEC DDD
    • Global College Successful completion of our Accounting and Finance with Accelerator Programme

    Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.

    English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirements

    If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

    The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

    If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

    Please see our detailed English language requirements.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 20,080 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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    MA Accountancy (Accelerated)

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