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Our Accounting and Finance program is crafted and delivered by active professionals and renowned academics, with accreditation from all leading UK accountancy organizations. Situated in Edinburgh - the UK's second-largest financial hub after London - our institution boasts a strong standing in accounting and financial services. This practical degree provides comprehensive insights into contemporary accounting environments, covering legal and ethical frameworks, professional accounting perspectives, and analysis of business entities and capital markets. Over four years, you'll cultivate essential accounting competencies in areas such as:‚ÄØDocumenting and consolidating transactionsCreating and evaluating financial statementsAssessing business performancePerforming financial analysesDeveloping and presenting forecastsThe finance component delivers both theoretical understanding and applied skills in:Asset valuationInvestment portfolio developmentBusiness financeRisk assessment in financeMarket operationsEvery course in the curriculum prepares you with valuable, career-ready accounting and finance abilities - from financial basics and economic principles to business exploration and accounting fundamentals. The program's industry alignment ensures excellent graduate prospects, equipping you with the necessary expertise to launch careers in accounting, finance, business, and related fields.
Year 1
Standard entry requirements
Scottish Highers AABB
A-Levels BBC - ABB
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
BTEC awards of DMM (in relevant subjects; Business, Accountancy or Finance preferred.)
HNC B in graded unit.
Minimum entry requirements
Scottish Highers BBBC
A-Levels BBC – ABB.
Year 2
Standard entry requirements
Advanced Scottish Highers BB (including at least one: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths plus AAAB at Higher)
A-Levels ABB (including at least one of: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths)
International Baccalaureate 34 points (including at least one of: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5)
BTEC awards of DDM (in relevant subjects; Business, Accountancy or Finance preferred.)
HNC A in graded unit Accounting
HND BBB in graded units (Accounting or Business).
Year 3
Standard entry requirements for the third year of our MA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree are as follows:
Higher National Distinction of AAA in graded units (Accounting).
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.