Accounting postgraduate degrees in Scotland

14 universities offer 41 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate accounting degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

1 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 23rd
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WUSCA ranking: 10th
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The support from university and staff has been amazing! Teaching is outstanding and great facilities. Only downfall is Aberdeens student life and location, the campuses aren’t very close together for people who rely on public transport . I find being a driver just as hard due to lack of parking and costs. £5.75+ per day to park adds up a lot for someone who doesn’t come from a wealthy family.

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Accounting and Finance, MSc
clock icon 2 years part time
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Year 1
  • Accounting (BU5031)
  • Economic Analysis (BU5033)
  • Financial Analysis and International Accounting (BU5574)
  • Issues in Corporate Finance (BU5034)
  • Management Accounting (BU5571)
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University of Strathclyde

3 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The university has a great capability to translate academic research into practice, especially in life sciences area. The Institute of Biomedical Sciences has experimental cancer medicines manufacturing unit that in cooperation with Cancer Research UK is generating a great impact by introducing new innovative and personalized medicines for cancer care.

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University of Glasgow

5 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 9th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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the university is very welcoming with a fantastic social scene and provides many opportunities for students in most courses that aren’t accessible in a lot of other places. You can feel the university’s prestige and history without the worry of a class divide as there is a diverse scene of students. The one worst aspect of glasgow university is the struggle to find a space to study at certain times of day. There isn’t too many facilities for studying on campus considering the size of the university and the number of students they host.

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PhD in Accounting
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International Finance MFin
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Year 1
  • Corporate Finance and Valuation
  • International Capital Markets
  • Principles of Financial Econometrics
  • Dissertation
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Heriot-Watt University

3 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 27th
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WUSCA ranking: 33th
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The best experience are the professors they are very knowledgeable and passionate about their courses and the courses are also designed well however the only problem would be the university has limited areas and space for students to sit in between lectures

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PhD Accounting
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MSc Accountancy
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Year 1
  • Accounting Banking and Finance Dissertation
  • Auditing, Assurance and Professional Ethics
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Financial Management
  • International Managerial Accounting
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Robert Gordon University

3 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 55th
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Great all round university with great balance of city and rurally located. Transport wise, its great within city. Although, it lacks proper parking for rurally located people (where public transport is not an option/viable option) as requires permit. To resolve this, a multistory carpark could be implemented or more bus links/shuttlebuses from locations outside of the city. The lack of public transport outside the city is a problem anyway, so may be worth considering relocating to city for duration of course. With regards to course, having already been a student previously, there are a lot more support systems in place to help aid students. Moreover, compared to other universities, the staff are more than happy to help. The small knit feel of the University and the city provides a homely lifestyle, easily and effortlessly. This is only furthered by the diversity of culture within the city and shire. The union is great, the staff are approachable and friendly. From initially becoming a student to my time here now, however, the union seems to be downsizing. I feel that this is an absolute shame as it provides an independent aspect to life as a student. It, in my opinion, has reduced the quality of student life as it miminises a student voice, independent of the university. That being said, there is a great range of mental health facilities in place now to enhance student lifestyle auch as free gym membership for students.

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Stage 1
  • Capstone
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Enterprise Creation
  • Finance Theory
  • Financial Information and Decision Making
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Stage 1
  • Capstone
  • Corporate Financial Management
  • Enterprise Creation
  • Finance Theory
  • Financial Information and Decision Making
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The University of Edinburgh

2 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 19th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Accounting and Finance MSc
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Year 1
  • Advanced International Financial Reporting (CMSE11289)
  • Advanced Management Accounting (CMSE11101)
  • Current Issues in Accounting (CMSE11490)
  • Dissertation (MSc Accounting and Finance) (CMSE11058)
  • Foundations of Finance Theory (CMSE11081)
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University of Stirling

2 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 34th
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WUSCA ranking: 52th
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The university offers a well-rounded experience, encompassing exceptional sports facilities, modern infrastructure, dedicated staff, and a vibrant student community. It strikes the perfect balance between digital and in-person learning, utilizing platforms like Canvas to enhance the educational experience.

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Accounting and Finance PhD
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Year 1
  • Accounting & Society(ACCP002)
  • Corporate Finance(INVP001)
  • Financial Reporting(INVP002)
  • Flying Start Leadership Programme(MANPFSL)
  • Quantitative Methods in Finance(BFIP013)
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University of the West of Scotland

1 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 100th
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I feel that I have still learned a lot, but many of the assessments have been changed from practice assessments to essays or tests. I just can’t wait to be on campus because I know it will be so much better. I can’t give a proper opinion until I see what everything is like for myself

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Year 1
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Business Research & Analysis
  • Enterprise Management
  • MSc Dissertation
  • Strategic Financial Accounting
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  • Critical Thinking
  • Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
  • Management
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University of Dundee

8 accounting courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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International Accounting MSc
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Year 1
  • BU52010 - Dissertation
  • BU52004 - Contemporary Accounting Issues
  • BU52005 - International Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • BU52015 - Research Methods
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Professional Accountancy MSc
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Year 1
  • Audit, Assurance and Professional Ethics (BU51003)
  • Professional Accountancy Project (BU53002)
  • Professional Financial Management (BU53001)
  • Professional Financial Reporting Practice (BU52007)
  • Professional Management Accounting (BU51004)
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