MAcc Advanced Accounting at Ulster University

Programme overview

The MAcc Advanced Accounting is an integrated Master's in Belfast (UCAS N401) offering full CAP2 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland. Students can take an optional paid placement year after year two.

Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one begins with Principles of Financial Accounting; year three includes International Financial Management and Taxation covering the UK tax system.

Career pathways

Career options include professional accountant, tax advisor, forensic accountant, management consultant, and business analyst or auditor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Irish Leaving Certificate: 120 UCAS tariff points including English at H6 (higher) or O4 (ordinary), Mathematics at H5 (higher) or O3 (ordinary) and H3 in Economics, Physics or Accounting. Access course: 65% including a 20-credit Level 2 Mathematics module passed at 60%. GCSE Mathematics grade C*/5 and English Language grade C/4. International applicants: International applicants: Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 (or an accepted alternative test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status fee Source

International applicants: GBP 17,490 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026

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