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MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy

Heriot-Watt University — Edinburgh, United Kingdom

MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy is a undergraduate Accounting & Finance course at Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 3-4 years, costs £20,880 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3-4 years · Full-time · Accounting & Finance · £20,880 per year

Intakes: September

This professionally focused degree offers one of the fastest and most comprehensive routes to Chartered Accountant status through a partnership with ICAS. Students develop expertise in financial statements, auditing, data analytics and tax law. The programme builds soft skills and ethical grounding with hands-on, industry-relevant learning. Accreditation: ICAS (up to 11 exemptions). Entry requirements (from the course page): Highers: AABB standard, BBBC minimum; A-Levels: BBC standard, BCC minimum; IB: 29 points; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM standard, MMM minimum; HNC: B in graded unit or NextGen Accounting with Merit; HND: BB/BBB in graded units or NextGen Accounting with Merit; National 5/GCSE English and Maths required. English language requirement: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or accepted equivalent). International full-time tuition fee: £20,880 per year (International full-time fee per year).

Modules

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Management in a Global Context
  • The Economy
  • Introductory Finance

Careers

  • Chartered Accountant
  • Professional accountancy
  • Business careers

Frequently asked questions

How long is MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy at Heriot-Watt University?

MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy takes 3-4 years (Full-time).

How much does MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy at Heriot-Watt University cost?

The listed tuition fee is £20,880 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy start?

Intakes: September.

What level is MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy?

It is a undergraduate course in Accounting & Finance.

What will I study on MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy?

Modules include Introduction to Accounting, Management in a Global Context, The Economy and Introductory Finance.

What careers can MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy lead to?

Typical roles include Chartered Accountant, Professional accountancy and Business careers.