Course description
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 12th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025 Ranked 15th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 Ranked in 4th in the UK for Accountancy and Finance (Guardian University Guide 2024).**
Subjects
Business and management, Finance, AccountingEntry requirements
Scottish Higher, standard entry requirements: B,B,B,B
Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher. National 5 English at minimum grade C and National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics also required for entry.
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Course options
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
King's College Campus
Aberdeen
Course Type: Full-time
Details
Venue details
King's College Campus
Aberdeen
Course provider
University of Aberdeen
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