University of Aberdeen campus

Business

MA Accountancy at University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Accountancy at Aberdeen gives you a thorough grounding in theory, practice and business skills, taught by experts in accounting practice, with the advantage of real-life employers and scenarios integrated into your programme. A degree that fits you. The degree programmes offered through the Business School are designed to be flexible.

Duration: 4 years (48 months)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The use of various forms of assessment and learning environments facilitates the development of generic transferable skills enhancing student employability. Students will also benefit from developing and having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as audit simulation and Bloomberg finance lab, used by major financial services companies across the world. Year 1 compulsory courses: Accounting and Accountability, The Economics of Business and Society, Finance 1: Finance, Risk and Investment, Accounting Principles, The Global Economy and Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen.

Career pathways

Graduates with an accountancy degree often undertake further professional training to pursue careers as chartered accountants, internal and external auditors, tax specialists and management accountants. Other areas of specialism include insolvency and forensic accounting.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

2027 entry. SQA Highers Standard: BBBB Applicants presenting the standard grades will usually receive an unconditional offer; more may be asked for where applications exceed places. Widening Access: BBC Applicants who meet one or more of our widening access metrics and present with BBC, are guaranteed an unconditional offer. Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects. Note: We do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B grade at Advanced Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C or above. National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics (or equivalent) is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. A LEVELS Standard: BBC Widening Access: CCC 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. 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. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Home fee for students from Scotland. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,800 a year (2026/27). EU / international fee. Reduced rate (Self-funded Students): £14,800. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.