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MA Accountancy and Finance (Accelerated)

Heriot-Watt University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Accredited by major professional bodies in the UK, this three-year programme will prepare you to enter accounting or finance professions and features the use of professional standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals throughout. As your studies progress through years one, two and three, youll study an increasing number of specialist accountancy and finance courses.

Our hands-on degree develops your broad understanding of the contexts in which modern accounting operates. It examines legal and ethical contexts and provides insight into accountancy as a profession. It also builds an understanding of business entities and the capital markets in which they operate. Throughout this three-year degree, youll develop key accountancy expertise in several areas, including:

recording and summarising transactions

preparing and analysing financial statements

analysing business operations

conducting financial analysis

producing and reporting projections

On the financial side, youll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of:

asset pricing

portfolio construction

corporate finance

financial risk management

capital markets

Edinburgh is the UK's second biggest financial centre, making it a useful place to study accountancy and finance. 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. 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. 

Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in accountancy and finance, from financial markets theory, auditing and assurance, research methods and international trade. Youll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, youll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy and finance.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 19,456per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : ABB - AAA

including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths.

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University information

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Heriot-Watt University, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 4AS, Scotland

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One of Scotland's most international universities. With five global campuses, you will join over 24,000 students and 166,000 alumni in 190 countries.
Global companies actively seek out Heriot-Watt graduates due to the industry-informed programmes that equip you with the right skills to succeed.
Opportunities to transfer seamlessly between campuses in Dubai, Malaysia and Scotland through the university’s ‘Go Global’ scheme.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    22nd out of 103 1

    36th out of 122 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    194 85%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    23rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    86th

    14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    174 79%

    13th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    53rd

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    81st

    36

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