Accountancy, MA
University of Aberdeen
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Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you a thorough grounding in theory, practice and business skills, taught by experts in accounting practice, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into your programme. You will gain a path to professional accreditation, and the skills, experience and attributes to give you a head start whether you aim for chartered accountancy or another option in the fast-moving world of business and finance. You will benefit from having close links ...Read more

Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you a thorough grounding in theory, practice and business skills, taught by experts in accounting practice, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into your programme. You will gain a path to professional accreditation, and the skills, experience and attributes to give you a head start whether you aim for chartered accountancy or another option in the fast-moving world of business and finance. You will benefit from having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as our Bloomberg finance lab, used by major financial services companies across the world.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
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Gajaniya
30 Oct 24

Best Aspects Beautiful Campus and Location: The campus is steeped in history, with stunning architecture, particularly King's College Chapel and the picturesque cobblestone..Read more

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Craig
15 Oct 24

Good access by public transport, most lecturers are engaging, cover interesting material and are very happy to answer any queries. Excellent student support and open to a diverse..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Scottish HND:

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For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.In addition GCSE Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.

Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher.National 5 English at minimum grade C and National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics also required for entry.

A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3, or AAABB obtained at a single sitting. The grading within band B must be at B2 or above.O in English or in English Language AND Mathematics also required for entry.

Minimum entry requirement: DDM in related subjects.

For Entry to Year 2 of this Degree: Satisfactory completion of HNC Accounting (120 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units.

For Entry to Year 3 of this Degree: Satisfactory completion of HND Accounting (240 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units.Curriculum to include: Research Skills (F60A34) and Company Law (DE5H35) or equivalent.

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£1,820 per year

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£20,800 per year

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Gajaniya
30 Oct 24
Accountancy and Finance, MA
Best Aspects Beautiful Campus and Location: The campus is steeped in history, with stunning architecture, particularly King's College Chapel and the picturesque cobblestone...
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C
Craig
15 Oct 24
Accountancy, MA
Good access by public transport, most lecturers are engaging, cover interesting material and are very happy to answer any queries. Excellent student support and open to a diverse...
Read more
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen achieves strong outcomes for its graduates, with more than 95% of undergraduate students finding work...

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University of Aberdeen
King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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