MA Accountancy
About this course
MA in Accountancy, an accountancy degree examining financial accounting, management systems, and business operations. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Legal Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad during their studies. The first year introduces the foundations through Accounting Principles, Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment, and The Economics of Business and Society. The second year develops technical abilities via Financial Accounting 2, Management Accounting 2, and Understanding Statistics. The third year advances into professional practice with Financial Accounting 3, Management Accounting 3, Audit Practice, and Taxation. The final year concludes with advanced studies including Accountability and Sustainability, Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics, and a compulsory Dissertations in Accountancy.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. O4 in Mathematics is also required.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- Scotland: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Modules
- Accounting and Accountability
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- Accounting Principles
- The Global Economy
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic Writing for Business
- Management Accounting 2
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Financial Accounting 2
- Understanding Statistics
- Business Law
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- Audit Practice
- Taxation
- Dissertations in Accountancy
- Accountability and Sustainability
- Audit Theory and Evolution
- Accounting History
- Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £49,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.