This masters degree in accounting will equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in any career or aspect of business that requires expertise in accounting – in private, public or third sector organisations. It aims to provide students with a route to gain professional qualifications in all of the key accounting associations, and has been designed with a focus on the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. The MSc includes six mandatory courses and two elective courses. There are eight taught courses (divided equally over two semesters) and an accounting, banking or finance dissertation in the final semester.
Students will customise their degree to match their specific interests or career pathway by selecting two course options, one in each semester. Courses available reflect Financial Analysis, Ethics and Corporate Governance, Financial Information Systems, and Comparative Financial Reporting. Heriot-Watt University is a named Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner (ELP), a programme designed by Bloomberg to recognise universities that are leaders in experiential learning. Successful completion of the MSc Accountancy programme grants the following ACCA Exemptions: F1 Accountant in Business; F2 Management Accounting; F3 Financial Accounting and F4 Corporate and Business Law. These exemptions mean students will be able to qualify more quickly than other graduates.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Business & Management |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Intakes | Sep |
| Application Fees | GBP 0 |
| Tuition Fees | GBP 18520 |
| Campus | Edinburgh |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 85 |
| PTE | 68 |
| Duolingo | Not Required / Waiver |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 70.0%
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