MSc Accounting and Finance at University of Aberdeen

The Accounting and Finance MSc sets you on a path for a rewarding career in this highly skilled profession, whether you’ve recently graduated or are already working. With this specialised one-year conversion programme you don’t need previous experience in this area to gain the skills to advance a career in the financial and accounting sector. A career in accounting and finance requires an in-depth understanding of both the theory and practical knowledge of accounting and finance.

Department: Business School  |  Duration: 1 year (12 months) or 2 years (24 months)  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September / January  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 compulsory courses: Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen, Accounting for Business Decisions (BU503W), Economic Analysis and Issues in Corporate Finance.

Career pathways

Having a recognised accountancy qualification opens many career doors, with a higher percentage of company board members holding an accountancy qualification than any other kind of postgraduate qualification. You could progress to hold roles such as Accountant, Auditor or Financial Manager in prestigious firms around the world.

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