About the course

An accelerated 3-year version of our MA (Hons) Accountancy degree which starts at an advanced stage. Accredited by the major professional bodies in the UK and perfect for A-Level students. This three-year accelerated degree is suited to those who have completed A-levels. In our accountancy programme, you will receive a practice-oriented business education that delivers real-world results. Whether you are considering a career as a chartered accountant in professional practice, industry or the public sector, or you are looking to work in other professional, commercial and industrial areas, this programme has been designed to ensure you have the knowledge and skills that employers most value.

　　Over the course of studying our MA Accountancy programme, students can expect to develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as developing accounting expertise in several areas including, but not limited to:

　　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

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Heriot-Watt University

Highers AABB (over two sittings)

　　A-Levels BBC - ABB

　　Int. Baccalaureate 29 points

　　BTEC DDM (Business/Accountancy/Finance preferred)

　　HNC B in graded unit

　　IELTS - Students require IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element or an acceptable equivalent

　　TOEFL IBT - 78 including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Heriot-Watt University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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