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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NN43
Accounting and Finance
The University of EdinburghEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£29,600Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
83%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at The University of Edinburgh. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This degree prepares you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations. Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as: * authentic leadership * ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour * entrepreneurial practice * effective communication This will enable you to work across a range of roles in contemporary business including: * finance * strategy * innovation * marketing * human resour... International tuition fees are £29,600 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Financial Accounting Principles
Management Accounting and Control
Corporate Finance and Investment
Audit and Assurance
Business Ethics and Sustainability
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Strategic Management Accounting
Research Methods and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:NN43
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*A*A - AAA A*A*A - AAA. Required subjects: A levels: no specific A level subjects required. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4. |
| International Baccalaureate | 42 - 37 points from 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL. Required subjects: HL: no specific subjects required. SL: English at 5; Mathematics at 5. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 7 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£29,600
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£118,400
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £24,000 | £30,500 | £35,500 |
| 5 years | £33,000 | £43,500 | £54,500 |
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▲ 13% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 61% above UK average salary
This course
£43,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £13,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
75%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
95%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
83%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
75%Academic support
88%Organisation and management
85%Learning resources
90%Student voice
87%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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