Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?
MSc - Master of Science
Craiglockhart Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Select a course option
MSc - Master of Science
Craiglockhart Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
Select a an exam type
This MSc programme is equally suitable for students with or without an undergraduate degree in accounting, and we have students from a variety of backgrounds on the programme. We have a 100% overall student satisfaction score for our MSc in Accounting (PTES, 2023).This degree will provide a strong foundation for your accounting career. It covers the core accounting topics of financial reporting, performance management, and financial management, as well as topics such as the accounting profession, accounting in the public sector, and corporate governance.It will be attractive to individuals with good financial knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, business understanding, and problem-solving. Graduates will be in a strong position to continue their careers in professional practice, private firms, or in the public sector. The programme also provides a foundation for students wishing to pursue further academic study in accounting.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline excluding Accounting in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient professional work experience within the industry.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,160 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£9,160 per year
Students from Other UK
The mentioned fee is for Republic of Ireland.
£9,160 per year
Students from Scotland
£9,160 per year
Students from Wales
£9,160 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£19,750 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£19,750 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
Check out our
Edinburgh city guide