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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
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 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.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,535 per year
Students from Other UK
This fee is for Rep of Ireland.
Students from Scotland
Paid by SAAS
£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,535 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£19,456 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£19,456 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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