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 |
MScEcon
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 course you don’t need previous experience in this area to gain the skills to advance a career in the financial sector.
A career in 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 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 financial world. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry throughout the course, 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.
| 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 | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
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 course you don’t need previous experience in this area to gain the skills to advance a career in the financial sector.
A career in 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 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 financial world. You’ll have the opportunity to engage with industry throughout the course, 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.
| 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 | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Status and earning potential are just two of the benefits of being an accountant. An accounting qualification can open doors worldwide in any industry. This specialised 'conversion' programme is designed specifically to enhance employment prospects. It assumes little or no business knowledge at undergraduate level and helps graduates from any discipline break into this highly skilled profession, gaining the key business skills to advance a career in the finance sector in a single year.
You may have recently graduated, but feel the subject you graduated in has its limits. Equally, you might be already in work, yet just feel that a new start in accountancy or finance would be a more rewarding career path. Whatever your background, if you are looking to progress into a financial or accounting career, the knowledge, skills and networks offered by this MSc will help you position you for success.
A career in accounting or financial services requires an in-depth understanding of both the theory and practical knowledge of accounting and finance. This programme offers students the opportunity to master a wide range of financial tools and so acquire a solid foundation of key accounting and finance topics (without any requirement of having previously studied accounting or finance). while developing the necessary skills for management roles in these areas.
| 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 | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
| EU | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 13000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
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Overview
The University of Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the UK. Founded by visionary Bishop Elphinstone in 1495 and influenced by European University models, the beautiful campus attracts international academics, and an equally diverse international student population from over 130 countries.
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