Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you a thorough grounding in theory, practice and business skills, taught by experts in accounting practice, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into your programme.
The MA Accountancy at Aberdeen provides a thorough grounding in theory, practice, and business skills, taught by experts from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into the programme. The programme provides a path to professional accreditation, and develops the essential skills...
Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you a thorough grounding in theory, practice and business skills, taught by experts in accounting practice, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into your programme. <br/><br/>The MA Accountancy at Aberdeen provides a thorough grounding in theory, practice, and business skills, taught by experts from a diverse range of professional backgrounds, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into the programme. The programme provides a path to professional accreditation, and develops the essential skills, experience, and attributes required for a career in chartered accountancy or another key role in the dynamic environment of business and finance.<br/><br/>You will benefit from having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as our Bloomberg finance lab, used by major financial services companies across the world.<br/><br/>The MA Accountancy programme at Aberdeen can form part of a direct path to professional qualification status being accredited by **The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)**.<br/><br/>Graduates also receives exemption to the certificate and operational level of the **Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)** qualification, and to the foundations in accountancy level and four papers from the applied knowledge and skills level of the **Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification**. <br/><br/>**Ranked 1st in the UK for Business Studies in the National Student Survey 2023.<br/>Aberdeen is ranked in the top 10 in the UK for Accountancy and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2024).**
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N400
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C and National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics also required for entry. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Minimum entry requirement: DDM in related subjects. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3, or AAABB obtained at a single sitting. The grading within band B must be at B2 or above. O in English or in English Language AND Mathematics also required for entry. Scottish HNCFor Entry to Year 2 of this Degree: Satisfactory completion of HNC Accounting (120 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units. Scottish HNDFor Entry to Year 3 of this Degree: Satisfactory completion of HND Accounting (240 SCQF credit points). A in all Graded Units. Curriculum to include: Research Skills (F60A34) and Company Law (DE5H35) or equivalent. A levelB,B,C For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. In addition GCSE Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £20,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |