MA Accountancy (Accelerated)
Heriot-Watt University
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Edinburgh Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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3 Years

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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Edinburgh Campus

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Duration

3 Years

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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 youll have the knowledge and skills that most employers value. Whilst studying our MA (Hons) Accountancy programme, youll 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 ...Read more

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 youll have the knowledge and skills that most employers value.

Whilst studying our MA (Hons) Accountancy programme, youll 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, youll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Throughout this programme, youll 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. Youll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, youll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy, business and beyond.

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WUSCA ranking:
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90/101
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22nd
CUG Ranking
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42nd
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Euan
02 Feb 25

High quality of teaching. Is quite a commuter uni from a students point of view, something to be aware..Read more

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Charlie
28 Jan 25

Great first year and amazing Accomodation..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£19,456 per year

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£19,456 per year

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