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Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
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Location
Edinburgh Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Accredited by major professional bodies in the UK, this programme will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy, business and beyond.
Our hands-on degree has been designed to ensure youll have the knowledge and skills that most employers value.
Whilst studying our MA (Hons) Accountancy programme, youll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as develop accounting expertise in several areas including:
Recording and summarising business transactions
Preparing and analysing financial statements
Analysing and making decisions on business operations
Conducting financial analysis
Producing and reporting projections
Conducting audit
Analysing governance issues
Gaining awareness of the importance of business ethics
In addition to these key accounting skills, youll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Throughout this programme, youll also develop skills such as:
Analysis
Leadership
Teamwork
Communication
Negotiation
Conflict resolution
Presentation delivery
Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in Accountancy, from introduction to accounting and finance, the economy, discovering business and principles of accounting. 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, business and beyond.
Tuition fees
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£ 19,456per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
Choose a qualification
QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : ABB - AAA
including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths.
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