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Edinburgh Business School’s MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance degree is accredited by all major professional bodies in the UK. It prepares students to enter accounting or finance professions and features the use of professional-standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals throughout. As your studies progress through Years 1, 2 and 3 of this accelerated MA (Hons) programme you will study an increasing number of specialist accountancy & finance courses.
**An industry-focused degree**
MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance is an industry-focused degree with extensive professional...
Edinburgh Business School’s MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance degree is accredited by all major professional bodies in the UK. It prepares students to enter accounting or finance professions and features the use of professional-standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals throughout. As your studies progress through Years 1, 2 and 3 of this accelerated MA (Hons) programme you will study an increasing number of specialist accountancy & finance courses.<br/><br/>**An industry-focused degree**<br/><br/>MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance is an industry-focused degree with extensive professional accreditations that offers the strongest possible foundation from which to launch your career. By studying accredited courses on this degree, students can gain the maximum number of exemptions from professional accountancy exams upon graduation.<br/><br/>The course content is designed and delivered by professionals with industry experience and respected academics with expert knowledge across the full range of disciplines related to accounting and finance.<br/><br/>Students at the Edinburgh Business School can enhance employability in the area of finance through use of our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room - a professional-standard facility that provides access to live financial data from global markets and organisations. Use of Bloomberg Terminals is integrated into our courses to develop professionally relevant skills in data analysis, financial reporting, financial risk management and financial modelling.<br/><br/>**Rankings and employability**<br/>Edinburgh is the UK’s second biggest financial centre, making it a useful place to study accountancy and finance.<br/><br/>Heriot-Watt’s Edinburgh Business School was ranked as the second best place in Scotland to study undergraduate accounting and finance degrees in the Guardian University League Tables 2019. This degree enjoys a well-established reputation with leading organisations in the world of accountancy and financial services, and our graduates are often sought-after by recruiters.<br/><br/>Most graduates go on to become chartered accountants in either professional practice, industry, or the public sector, but many go on to successful careers in banking and finance. A survey by Unistats 2019 found that 91% of recent graduates were in work or further study 6 months after graduating.<br/><br/>**An employable skillset**<br/><br/>This degree develops broad understanding of the contexts in which modern accounting operates. It examines legal and ethical contexts and provides insight into accountancy as a profession, and builds understanding around business entities and the capital markets in which they operate.<br/><br/>Throughout this four-year degree, you will develop key accountancy expertise in a number of areas, including:<br/><br/><br/>- recording and summarising transactions<br/><br/><br/>- preparing and analysing financial statements<br/><br/><br/>- analysing business operations<br/><br/><br/>- conducting financial analysis<br/><br/><br/>- producing & reporting projections.<br/><br/><br/>On the financial side, you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of:<br/>- asset pricing<br/><br/><br/>- portfolio construction<br/><br/><br/>- corporate finance<br/><br/><br/>- financial risk management<br/><br/><br/>- capital markets.<br/><br/><br/>**Accreditation**<br/>Heriot-Watt University is accredited as a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner, recognising us as a leader in experiential learning in the area of finance.<br/>This degree is accredited by a number of institutions for exemptions from professional examinations:<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA)<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS)<br/>
Heriot-Watt is ranked 256th in the world and 32nd in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025). They have been producing future-ready graduates for over 200 years and are placed 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).
The university’s Edinburgh campus is situated on 380 acres of parkland, located just outside of the city centre, with great travel links to the rest of Scotland and the UK. Plus, you’ll get a £1,500 no-strings-attached bursary that you can spend on travelling home or whatever you like.
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Heriot-Watt is ranked 256th in the world and 32nd in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025). They have been producing future-ready graduates for over 200 years and are placed 1st in Scotland and 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023).<br/> <br/>The university’s Edinburgh campus is situated on 380 acres of parkland, located just outside of the city centre, with great travel links to the rest of Scotland and the UK. Plus, you’ll get a £1,500 no-strings-attached bursary that you can spend on travelling home or whatever you like.<br/> <br/>Register today for your Heriot-Watt Priority Pass to make sure you are first in line when Clearing opens, or to chat with their friendly team.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/09/2024
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NN3Y
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) Scottish Advanced HigherB,B including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths plus AABB at Higher Scottish HNCScottish HNDA levelA,B,B A,A,A including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths for entry to Year 1. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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