Queen's University Belfast

Advanced Accounting with Placement

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MAcc Advanced Accounting with Placement is an integrated undergraduate programme that combines undergraduate and Masters-level study in one four-year course. It offers: - A Master's-level qualification with undergraduate fees for all four years; - Exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 & CAP2 exams (in full) and maximum permitted exemptions from other professional bodies; - A paid work-based placement during Semester Two of Year Four, together with a work-related research project; and - An alternative exit point after three years with students awarded BSc Accounting. The MAcc programme prepares students for a career in the accountancy profession.

It contains lots of practical content, engagement with local employers and a work-based placement. Content includes Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Finance, with increasing specialisation in Accounting Technologies, Ethics and Sustainability Reporting - matching developments in the accountancy profession. This new programme also embeds a range of skills expected of a future accounting professional, including critical thinking, digital readiness, communication, ethical decision-making, leadership and teamwork.

Key highlights

  • Integrated Masters-level qualification combining undergraduate and postgraduate study
  • Full exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland CAP1 and CAP2 exams
  • Paid work-based placement in Year Four with research project
  • Option to exit after three years with BSc Accounting
  • Specialisms in Accounting Technologies, Ethics and Sustainability Reporting
  • Practical content with strong engagement from local employers

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — AAB

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500
  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000
  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Adviser
  • Management Accountant
  • Financial Analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £4,985 (NI/ROI), £9,790 (GB) | International: £24,600

Admission

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