MA Accounting and Finance
About this course
MA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, an accounting and finance degree centred on business organisations and financial systems. Core topics include Accounting. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through compulsory modules in accounting, economics, and business and its global environment.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 25%: 114 offers from 455 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- South East: 5%
- Scotland: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 64%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- No formal qualifications: 12%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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
- economics
- business and its global environment
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £54,500. The £43,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Finance.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 189 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh?
25% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 114 offers from 455 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the Association of International Accountants (AIA) 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 Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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 Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Accounting and Finance at University of Edinburgh?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.