Advanced Accounting MSc Postgraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This well established and popular 'dual award' programme is designed to meet the needs of accounting graduates who wish to pursue a career as an Irish Chartered Accountant. It is an academically challenging one-year taught programme which encompasses both professional and conceptual material, enabling accounting graduates to study for a master's award and at the same time gain exemptions from professional examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland. It is one of the leading programmes of its kind in Ireland is the result of close collaboration with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), and the in-depth experience and expertise of the course team. It is an aim of the programme to develop the high level of skills, understanding and leadership capability considered necessary for embarking on a career as a Chartered Accountant, and to obtain a deeper understanding of the contemporary problems and issues faced by accounting and business professionals. The master's element of the programme will enable students to develop their research and analytical skills further by completing a piece of research. A highly desirable feature of the programme is the level of sponsorship provided by employers. Students being sponsored on the programme receive payment of tuition fees and, in some instances, book allowances and laptops. Recent employers and sponsors of graduates include ASM, BDO, Deloitte, EY, FPM, KPMG, Moore Stephens, PwC, RSM McClure Watters. 'This programme is accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland. As a result, the regulatory body may require particular departures from the General Programme Regulations at Ulster University. Where that is the case, you will be given notice of those departures when they come into force. Such changes are only taken to ensure that the programme remains accredited with the regulatory body.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Accounting and Finance

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This well established and popular 'dual award' programme is designed to meet the needs of accounting graduates who wish to pursue a career as an Irish Chartered Accountant. It is an academically challenging one-year taught programme which encompasses both professional and conceptual material, enabling accounting graduates to study for a master's award and at the same time gain exemptions from professional examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland. It is one of the leading programmes of its kind in Ireland is the result of close collaboration with Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), and the in-depth experience and expertise of the course team. It is an aim of the programme to develop the high level of skills, understanding and leadership capability considered necessary for embarking on a career as a Chartered Accountant, and to obtain a deeper understanding of the contemporary problems and issues faced by accounting and business professionals. The master's element of the programme will enable students to develop their research and analytical skills further by completing a piece of research. A highly desirable feature of the programme is the level of sponsorship provided by employers. Students being sponsored on the programme receive payment of tuition fees and, in some instances, book allowances and laptops. Recent employers and sponsors of graduates include ASM, BDO, Deloitte, EY, FPM, KPMG, Moore Stephens, PwC, RSM McClure Watters. 'This programme is accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland. As a result, the regulatory body may require particular departures from the General Programme Regulations at Ulster University. Where that is the case, you will be given notice of those departures when they come into force. Such changes are only taken to ensure that the programme remains accredited with the regulatory body.

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. Entry Requirements Entrants will normally possess a good second class Honours degree (currently 2.1) in an accounting discipline and must also be exempt from all CAP1 subjects of Chartered Accountants Ireland. Students who have successfully completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting (currently with commendation) and gained full CAP1 exemptions are also invited to apply. English language competence: minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Prior to admission to this course, students must provide the University with a certificate of exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland. Exemption Application Forms are available at www.charteredaccountants.ie and the deadline for applications is 31 July. English Language Requirements English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores. English language requirements Your country Exemptions and transferability This programme grants successful graduates exemptions from all CAP 2 level subjects of Chartered Accountants Ireland permits students to progress directly to the final admitting examinations (FAE) of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

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