Master of Arts (Hons) in Accountancy
Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
UK,Scotland
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 19,456/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 0 FREE
Application Fee
Sep 2025
Apply Date
UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1966
Total Students: 31,000 +
Int. Students: 6,200 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
Campus The Avenue, Edinburgh EH14 4AS
Master of Arts (Hons) in Accountancy
Program Overview
Our practical-based Accountancy programme has been designed to ensure you’ll have the knowledge and skills most employers value. Whilst studying our accountancy degree, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as build accounting expertise in several areas including:
- Recording and summarising business transactions
- Preparing and analysing financial statements
- Analysing and making decisions on business operations
- Conducting financial analysis
- Producing and reporting projections
- Conducting audit
- Analysing governance issues
- Gaining awareness of the importance of business ethics
In addition to these key accounting skills, you’ll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Throughout this programme, you’ll also develop skills such as:
- Analysis
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Presentation delivery
Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in accountancy, from introduction to accounting and finance, the economy, discovering business, and principles of accounting. 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, business and beyond.
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 19,456 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus
CAD 9,207 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
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