Edinburgh Napier University

MSc Accounting

Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

This MSc programme is equally suitable for students with or without an undergraduate degree in accounting, and we have students from a variety of backgrounds on the programme. We have a 100% overall student satisfaction score for our MSc in Accounting (PTES, 2023). This degree will provide a strong foundation for your accounting career.

It covers the core accounting topics of financial reporting, performance management, and financial management, as well as topics such as the accounting profession, accounting in the public sector, and corporate governance. It will be attractive to individuals with good financial knowledge, analytical skills, attention to detail, business understanding, and problem-solving. Graduates will be in a strong position to continue their careers in professional practice, private firms, or in the public sector.

The programme also provides a foundation for students wishing to pursue further academic study in accounting. Although this programme is not designed to maximise exemptions from professional exams, students who successfully complete the programme can apply for exemptions from four ACCA papers (Business & Technology, Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, and Corporate and Business Law), and/or gain direct entry to the Management Case Study level of CIMA’s professional qualification. Entry points to this course are in January and September.

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Key highlights

  • Open to graduates with or without an accounting degree
  • Exemptions available from four ACCA papers on successful completion
  • Direct entry possible to CIMA Management Case Study level
  • Core modules in financial reporting, performance and financial management
  • Covers public sector accounting, corporate governance and the profession
  • 100% overall student satisfaction score (PTES, 2023)

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Harilela Scholarship

    Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.

    Up to £2,500
  • June Scholarship

    We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee chartered accountant
  • Management accountant
  • Financial accountant
  • Public sector accountant
  • Audit associate
  • Financial analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,615 | International: £20,540

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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