MA Accountancy and German
About this course
MA in Accountancy and German, a five-year undergraduate degree combining core business and financial studies with advanced language training and cultural education. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. This programme includes a compulsory year abroad. The first year introduces foundational subjects through courses such as Accounting and Accountability, Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment, German for Beginners 1, and Introduction to German Culture. The second year progresses with Management Accounting 2, Financial Accounting 2, Understanding Statistics, and German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1. Fourth year coursework covers Financial Accounting 3, Management Accounting 3, Audit Practice, and German Junior Honours Language and Culture 1. The final year involves advanced study in Accountability and Sustainability, Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics, Audit Theory and Evolution, and German Language Study for Senior Honours, alongside optional independent study through the Final Year Project or 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 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 65%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
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
- German for Beginners 1
- German for Beginners 2
- German Language 1
- Introduction to German Culture
- German Language 2
- The Global City in Text and Film
- Management Accounting 2
- Finance 2: Business Finance
- Financial Accounting 2
- Understanding Statistics
- German Culture: Texts and Impacts
- German Language (Advanced Introductory) 1
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- German Language (Advanced Introductory) 2
- World - Changing Protests: History, Culture, Politics
- German Language 3
- German Language 4
- Residence Abroad Preparation for Mlti Students (LA10RP)
- Financial Accounting 3
- Management Accounting 3
- German Junior Honours Language and Culture 1
- Audit Practice
- Taxation
- German Junior Honours Language and Culture 2
- Accountability and Sustainability
- Accounting History
- Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics
- German Language Study for Senior Honours
- Audit Theory and Evolution
- Final Year Project
- Dissertations in Accountancy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Accountancy and German at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of MA Accountancy and German at University of Aberdeen do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Accountancy and German at University of Aberdeen?
89% 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 German at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is MA Accountancy and German at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does MA Accountancy and German at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Accountancy and German at University of Aberdeen?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.