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University of Aberdeen: Accounting and Finance
| Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Business School |
| Web | https://www.abdn.ac.uk |
| pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01224 272090 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The Accounting and Finance MSc sets you on a path for a rewarding career in this highly skilled profession, whether you’ve recently graduated or are already working. With this specialised one-year conversion programme you don’t need previous experience in this area to gain the skills to advance a career in the financial and accounting sector.
A career in accounting and finance requires an in-depth understanding of both the theory and practical knowledge of accounting and finance. With this industry-focused programme, you’ll master a wide range of financial tools and acquire a solid foundation of key accounting and finance topics, while developing the necessary skills for management roles. The programme will thoroughly prepare you for a successful career across a variety of potential accountancy and financial roles and industries.
Led by renowned academics and top industry practitioners, you’ll gain access to the latest accounting and finance research, software and techniques. The Business School’s strong links with financial institutions, recruiters and practitioners ensures a focus on tangible, marketable employability skills, relevant to the real accounting and financial world. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry throughout the programme, including working on live projects with prestigious companies. We also run workshops with visiting industry specialists from companies such as Deloitte, KMPG, PwC and EY.
You’ll leave this highly practical, industry-focused course with real-world finance experience – as well as recognised certification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW). Our Professional Accounting module comes complete with the International Reporting Standards Certificate, IFRS, used by most countries around the world. You’ll also be exempt from the first four courses in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) syllabus. You will:
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Gain an essential understanding of current thinking in accounting and finance
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Experience world-leading facilities with access to our virtual finance lab
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Connect with financial institutions and leading industry practitioners
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Develop a well-rounded skillset for careers in accounting and finance
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Build your business network and access top-tier recruiters around the world
Master of Science - MSc (PG)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is open to graduates from any discipline and does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 27000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is open to graduates from any discipline and does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 27000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 15700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 27000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | This programme is open to graduates from any discipline and does not require business or management study to be completed at undergraduate level. Our minimum entry requirement for this programme is a degree at 2:2 (lower second class) UK Honours level (or a degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth). |
| Location | Main Site University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK. Founded by Bishop William Elphinstone in 1495, the beautiful campus attracts a diverse international community of over 14,000 students from over 130 countries.
The University of Aberdeen is ranked as a Top 20 UK university by the Guardian University Guide 2024 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, and ranks among the best 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023). It also ranks second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The …
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