About the course

The MSc Strategic Accounting is an excellent way to advance your career within this competitive and highly rewarding sector. Give yourself an additional edge in the accounting and professional services by getting the finance, technology, leadership and advanced accounting skills employers are looking for.

　　This programme will help you obtain ACCA professional exemptions while gaining an Masters with relevant employable skills. All ACCA’s strategic professional papers are embedded into the programme, so you will be ready to complete all the examinations of the ACCA professional qualification.

　　As well helping you achieve your ACCA qualification, this programme provides the opportunity to work with an employer on a live project, ensuring the course is relevant and provides you with workplace ready skills. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2022	Newtownabbey
Spring (January), 2024	County Antrim
Autumn (September), 2024	County Antrim
Spring (January), 2025	County Antrim
Autumn (September), 2025	County Antrim

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Ulster University

Applicants must have completed 9 ACCA papers which comprise the Essential Knowledge and Essential Skills modules of the ACCA qualification or to have been exempted from these papers by having gained:

　　(i) a second class honours degree in Accounting or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard, or

　　(ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification in Accounting,

　　and

　　have completed enrolment as a student of ACCA,

　　and

　　provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).The English language requirements for non-native English speakers is IELTS 6.0 with no contributing band below 5.5 or equivalent SELT (S).

　　English Language Requirements

　　English language requirements for international applicants

　　The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

　　Toefl Ibt - 80 with a minimum: L – 17, R – 18, S – 20, W– 17

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

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 Ulster University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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