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MSc Accountancy

Heriot-Watt University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Edinburgh Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

During this master's degree, youll gain in-depth knowledge of theoretical and practical accounting and be able to combine this knowledge with analytical techniques, to advise and act as consultants in key decision-making. The MSc will provide you with the skills to identify the risks in a business management context and recommend ways to mitigate such risks.

The programme offers specialised modules in areas such as accounting, auditing, and tax. Youll learn about, and evaluate, a comprehensive range of research techniques, and understand how they are put into practice to create and interpret knowledge. Youll also carry out your own research as part of your independent research project.

Youll focus on real-world problems and explore ways accounting can help to address them. Youll explore a range of organisational contexts and practices which will set you up for a professional accountancy career. Accredited and approved by several accountancy bodies and taught by professionally qualified staff youll gain professional qualifications in any accounting-related field with a focus on grant exemptions in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Qualification or Foundations in Accountancy awards.

Employability

Were delighted that Edinburgh Business School has the highest percentage of graduates in the UK who are appointed to a CEO or MD role (Novuna Business Cash Flow, 2023). Were also first in Scotland for graduate employability (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023). Typical careers for Accountancy graduates include finance professionals and business, research and administrative professionals.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 21,192per year

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

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

VIEW PROFILE
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

  • 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

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