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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NN45
Professional Accountancy
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy is a unique four-year undergraduate honours degree that combines rigorous academic study with professional accreditation, offering 11 exemptions from Chartered Accountant (CA) examinations. Offered in collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), one of the world’s most prestigious professional bodies, this programme combines rigorous academic study with full exemption from all 11 Knowledge and Skills level ICAS exams. Students will gain advanced knowledge in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, an... International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Management Accounting and Decision Making
Auditing and Assurance
Business Taxation
Corporate Finance
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Financial Technologies and Innovation
Sustainability and Corporate Governance
UCAS Code:NN45
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC For entry to Year 2: BBB including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths. |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,080
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £26,000 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £38,000 | £47,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 41% above UK average salary
This course
£38,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £12,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
74%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
73%Academic support
84%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
92%Student voice
80%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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