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University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen

MA Accountancy and Finance

UndergraduateAccounting & Finance

Combines accounting and finance theory with practice, preparing students for careers in finance, business and related sectors. Taught in a city with strong links to accountancy firms and financial services.

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01Academic route

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Sri Lankan A-levels: BCC for business, arts and social sciences (B where good performance in a subject is required); science needs two science subjects (or science and maths); engineering needs B in maths plus physics, D&T, engineering or chemistry; Medicine AAA. ABB+ (AAB for Biomedical Science, AAB with A in maths and physics for engineering) may allow direct entry to Year 2.

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6.0 overall, writing 6.0, listening/reading/speaking 5.5

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Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Aberdeen

The Aberdeen Global Scholarship gives new self-funded international on-campus students £6,000 off tuition every year of an undergraduate degree (2026/27 and 2027/28 entry) or an £8,000 tuition waiver for a taught master's; it is applied automatically to eligible students.

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Programme overview

A clearer look at MA Accountancy and Finance

Combines accounting and finance theory with practice, preparing students for careers in finance, business and related sectors. Taught in a city with strong links to accountancy firms and financial services.

This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on financial reporting and interpretation, management accounting and business control, professional judgement, governance and accountability. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Financial reporting and interpretation
  • Management accounting and business control
  • Professional judgement, governance and accountability
  • Corporate finance and investment decisions

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Financial statement analysis
  • Budgeting and performance review
  • Numerical accuracy
  • Evidence-based financial judgement

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students who are comfortable with numbers and want to understand how reliable financial information supports organisations. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Graduate accountant
  • Audit associate
  • Management accountant
  • Financial reporting analyst

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

33 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Academic Writing for BusinessModule AW1003
  2. 02
    Getting Started at the University of AberdeenModule PD1002
  3. 03
    Accounting and AccountabilityModule AC1011
  4. 04
    The Economics of Business and SocietyModule EC1006
  5. 05
    Finance 1: Finance, Risk and InvestmentModule FI1004
  6. 06
    Accounting PrinciplesModule AC1516
  7. 07
    The Global EconomyModule EC1506
  8. 08
    Management Accounting 2Module AC2031
  9. 09
    Building Skills and Experience for Career SuccessModule PD2002
  10. 10
    Finance 2: Business FinanceModule FI2004
  11. 11
    Financial Accounting 2Module AC2530
  12. 12
    Financial Markets and RegulationModule FI2501
  13. 13
    Business LawModule LS2533
  14. 14
    Understanding StatisticsModule PO2508
  15. 15
    Corporate Financial Theory ( Points)Module FI3009 · 15 credits
  16. 16
    Applied Corporate Finance ( Points)Module FI3008 · 15 credits
  17. 17
    Financial Accounting 3Module AC3049
  18. 18
    Management Accounting 3Module AC3054
  19. 19
    Audit PracticeModule AC3560
  20. 20
    TaxationModule AC3561
  21. 21
    Applied Corporate FinanceModule FI3008
  22. 22
    Corporate Financial TheoryModule FI3009
  23. 23
    Audit Theory and Evolution ( Points)Module AC4035 · 15 credits
  24. 24
    Accountability and Sustainability ( Points)Module AC4037 · 15 credits
  25. 25
    Accounting History ( Points)Module AC4537 · 15 credits
  26. 26
    Corporate Governance and Professional Ethics ( Points)Module AC4538 · 15 credits
  27. 27
    Accountability and SustainabilityModule AC4037
  28. 28
    Accounting HistoryModule AC4537
  29. 29
    Corporate Governance and Professional EthicsModule AC4538
  30. 30
    Audit Theory and EvolutionModule AC4035
  31. 31
    Dissertations in Accountancy OR Dissertation in FinanceModule AC4528
  32. 32
    Dissertations in AccountancyModule AC4528
  33. 33
    Dissertation in FinanceModule FI4501

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

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Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
Sri Lankan A-levels: BCC (A-level standard offer BBC); GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 or equivalent required
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan A-levels: BCC for business, arts and social sciences (B where good performance in a subject is required); science needs two science subjects (or science and maths); engineering needs B in maths plus physics, D&T, engineering or chemistry; Medicine AAA. ABB+ (AAB for Biomedical Science, AAB with A in maths and physics for engineering) may allow direct entry to Year 2.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, writing 6.0, listening/reading/speaking 5.5

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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on abdn.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Aberdeen before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.