Accountancy and Finance

University of Aberdeen
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

A-Level Entry

BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Accountancy and Finance at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects to help you prepare for a stellar career in international finance, business, politics, media or many other sectors. You will gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of accountancy, set within the wider perspective of the principles of finance and how organisations operate within a fast-changing global economy.

The MA Accountancy and Finance at Aberdeen provides a thorough grounding in theory and practice of accountancy within the wider perspective of the principles of finance and how organisations operate within a fast-changing global economy. The subject matter prepares students for a diverse range of career options including professional accountancy practice, international finance, and business. The programme provides a path to professional accreditation, and develops the essential skills, experience, and attributes required for a career in chartered accountancy or as a finance professional

Your skills will develop in a dynamic learning and research environment, inspired by staff who are internationally known for their leading research in accountancy, finance, economics, and business management. You will benefit from having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as our Bloomberg finance lab, used by major financial services companies across the world.

**Ranked 1st in the UK for Business Studies in the National Student Survey 2023 Aberdeen is ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Accountancy and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2024).**

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
Scottish Higher BBBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

4124 Finance officers
1131 Financial managers and directors
2421 Chartered and certified accountants
3534 Financial accounts managers
3531 Brokers
3533 Financial and accounting technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000