Professional Accountancy

取得日期：2026-10-29

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MA Professional Accountancy

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Key information

A professionally focused, industry-integrated degree that offers one of the fastest and most comprehensive routes to Chartered Accountant status through its unique partnership with ICAS and emphasis on global, hands-on learning.

Find out more about our 3 year honours degree option.

UCAS codeNN45

LevelUndergraduate

Delivery typeFull Time

Degree qualificationMA

Mode of deliveryOn-Campus

Duration3-4 years

LocationEdinburgh

Start dateSeptember

Our MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme at Heriot-Watt University will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy, business and beyond. This programme is a first, having been uniquely designed in partnership with ICAS to offer the maximum 11 ICAS exemptions, providing one of the fastest routes to Chartered Accountant status upon graduation.

Whilst studying our MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as developing accounting expertise in several areas including preparing and analysing financial statements, advanced auditing and assurance, data analytics, tax law and more.

In addition to these key accounting skills, you’ll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Equip yourself not only with advanced technical knowledge but also the ethical grounding, strategic thinking, soft skills and leadership skills demanded by top employers worldwide.

This programme is specifically tailored to meet the evolving demands of the global financial industry. Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in Accountancy, from introduction to accounting and finance, the economy, discovering business and principles of accounting. You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation.

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Our MA Professional Accountancy programme is taught with a clear industry focus by experienced professionals and respected academics. They are accredited by the professional bodies and will introduce you to professional-standard software in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room.

Go Global

Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.

Inter-Campus Transfer: Dubai

Discover new friends and places with an inter-campus transfer to Dubai.

Course content

September Intake - Edinburgh

Mandatory September

Introduction to Accounting

Management in a Global Context

The Economy

Critical Academic Skills

Mandatory January

Sustainable Business

Introductory Finance

Introduction to Economic and Financial Analysis

Becoming a Professional

Disclaimer

The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.

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Teaching staff

Sunday Samuel

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Sajal Kumar Dey

Programme Director

The MA Professional Accountancy programme is designed to equip students with advanced technical competencies, critical analytical skills, and sound professional judgement essential for navigating the contemporary financial environment. Students build confidence in applying theory to practice, working ethically, and responding effectively to real-world business and accounting challenges.Sunday Samuel

Fees and funding

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September 2027 intake tuition fees

Scotland

Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland

International

Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.

International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).

Scholarships and bursaries

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales

In addition to government loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)View details

Entry requirements

If joining us in September 2027, please see the entry requirements below. Heriot-Watt offers different entry requirements, depending on your background.

Standard entry requirements

Highers AABB (over two sittings)

A-Levels BBC

International Baccalaureate 29 points

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

HNC B in graded unit

HNC NextGen Accounting Achieved with Merit

HND BB in graded units (BBB where HND includes 3 graded units)

HND NextGen Accounting Achieved with Merit

Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.

Minimum entry requirements *

Highers BBBC (over two sittings)

A-Levels BCC

BTEC Extended Diploma MMM

HND BC (C) / CB (B) in graded units (where HND includes 3 graded units)

*Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish and Rest of UK status students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or POLAR4 Quintile 1 regions (RUK)

or are care experienced.

We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.

Additional information

To be eligible for the maximum (11) ICAS exemptions, entrants must evidence prior learning in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Applicants without this may receive fewer exemptions.

For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.

If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk

When applying with an HND NextGen for advanced entry, applicants must also have successfully completed either an HNC or an HNC NextGen.

HNC, HND or BTECs in other finance relevant subjects may be considered for advanced entry to Year 2 on a case-by-case basis and may require specific units to have been studied.

For applicants studying HNC, HND or BTEC qualifications, when submitting your application please ensure you list in full all the units you are currently studying, as specific units (e.g. in Maths) may be required.

English language requirements

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

Please see our detailed English language requirements.

Why Heriot-Watt

We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.

At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

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