MA Accountancy and Finance (Accelerated) 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

19,456 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

6Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The three-year MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance programme at Heriot-Watt University will prepare you for a career in accountancy and finance, and is suited to those who have completed A-levels.



Accredited by major professional bodies in the UK, this three-year programme will prepare you to enter accounting or finance professions and features the use of professional standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals throughout. As your studies progress through years one, two and three, you’ll study an increasing number of specialist accountancy and finance courses.



Our hands-on degree develops your broad understanding of the contexts in which modern accounting operates. It examines legal and ethical contexts and provides insight into accountancy as a profession. It also builds an understanding of business entities and the capital markets in which they operate. Throughout this three-year degree, you’ll develop key accountancy expertise in several areas, including: 


  • recording and summarising transactions 
  • preparing and analysing financial statements 
  • analysing business operations 
  • conducting financial analysis 
  • producing and reporting projections 


On the financial side, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of: 


  • asset pricing 
  • portfolio construction 
  • corporate finance 
  • financial risk management 
  • capital markets 


Edinburgh is the UK's second biggest financial centre, making it a useful place to study accountancy and finance. This degree enjoys a well-established reputation with leading organisations in the world of accountancy and financial services, and our graduates are often sought-after by recruiters. Most graduates go on to become chartered accountants in either professional practice, industry, or the public sector, but many go on to successful careers in banking and finance.  



Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in accountancy and finance, from financial markets theory, auditing and assurance, research methods and international trade. You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy and finance. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The three-year MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance programme at Heriot-Watt University will prepare you for a career in accountancy and finance, and is suited to those who have completed A-levels.



Accredited by major professional bodies in the UK, this three-year programme will prepare you to enter accounting or finance professions and features the use of professional standard Bloomberg Trading Terminals throughout. As your studies progress through years one, two and three, you’ll study an increasing number of specialist accountancy and finance courses.



Our hands-on degree develops your broad understanding of the contexts in which modern accounting operates. It examines legal and ethical contexts and provides insight into accountancy as a profession. It also builds an understanding of business entities and the capital markets in which they operate. Throughout this three-year degree, you’ll develop key accountancy expertise in several areas, including: 


  • recording and summarising transactions 
  • preparing and analysing financial statements 
  • analysing business operations 
  • conducting financial analysis 
  • producing and reporting projections 


On the financial side, you’ll gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the areas of: 


  • asset pricing 
  • portfolio construction 
  • corporate finance 
  • financial risk management 
  • capital markets 


Edinburgh is the UK's second biggest financial centre, making it a useful place to study accountancy and finance. This degree enjoys a well-established reputation with leading organisations in the world of accountancy and financial services, and our graduates are often sought-after by recruiters. Most graduates go on to become chartered accountants in either professional practice, industry, or the public sector, but many go on to successful careers in banking and finance.  



Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in accountancy and finance, from financial markets theory, auditing and assurance, research methods and international trade. You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy and finance. 

Admission Requirements

34+
169+
6+
50+
78+
  • Advanced Highers BB. Must include one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AABB at Higher.
  • A-Levels ABB. Must include one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths.
  • International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in Business Management, Maths or Economics.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Business or Accountancy relevant subject.
  • HNC Business or Accounting A (standard entry) or B (minimum offer eligible only) in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points.
  • HNC NextGen Accounting with Distinction.
  • HND Business BB or HND Accounting with BBB in graded units.
  • HND NextGen Accounting with Merit & Distinction (HNC and HND must have been completed).

3 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
19,456 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Norway Early Bird Scholarship

Norway Early Bird Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$6000

Deadline

1 May 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship

Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$5000

Deadline

15 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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