Accountancy, MA (Hons)

The MA Accountancy programme at the University of Aberdeen provides a comprehensive foundation in accounting theory, practice, and business skills, delivered by experts with diverse professional backgrounds. It incorporates real-world employer interactions, business scenarios, and advanced facilities like the Bloomberg finance lab to enhance practical learning and employability.The programme is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), offering a direct path to professional qualifications, along with exemptions from certain levels of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) exams. Students benefit from varied assessments, including coursework, practical evaluations, and exams, while the university ranks first in the UK for Business Studies (National Student Survey 2023) and in the top 10 for Accountancy and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2024).

Students will also benefit from developing and having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as audit simulation and Bloomberg finance lab, used by major financial services companies across the world. View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.