MA Accountancy and Economics
About this course
MA in Economics and Accounting and Finance provides a four-year grounding in economic theory alongside financial and management accounting principles. Core topics include Accounting, Statistics, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete a compulsory final-year dissertation in either accountancy or economics, and have access to practical resources such as a Bloomberg finance lab.
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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 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades 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 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption 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.
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Accounting and Accountability
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment
- Accounting Principles
- The Global Economy
- Management Accounting 2
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Financial Accounting 2
- Understanding Statistics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- Audit Practice
- Taxation
- Accountability and Sustainability
- Audit Theory and Evolution
- Accounting History
- Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics
- Dissertations in Accountancy
- Economics Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Accountancy and Economics 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 £10,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Accountancy and Economics 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 and Economics at University of Aberdeen?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Accountancy and Economics at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 165 UCAS points.
Is MA Accountancy and Economics at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption 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.
Does MA Accountancy and Economics 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 and Economics at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.