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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: NN34

Accountancy and Finance

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,800Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Accountancy and Finance at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects to help you prepare for a stellar career in international finance, business, politics, media or many other sectors. You will gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of accountancy, set within the wider perspective of the principles of finance and how organisations operate within a fast-changing global economy. The MA Accountancy and Finance at Aberdeen provides a thorough grounding in theory and practice of accountancy within the wider perspective of the principles of finance and how organisations operate wi... International tuition fees are £20,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Corporate Finance
Taxation Principles
Financial Statement Analysis
Business Law and Governance
Financial Markets and Institutions
Research Methods in Accountancy and Finance
UCAS Code:NN34
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. In addition GCSE Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. In addition GCSE Maths is required, as well as GCSE in English or English Language.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

5, 5, 5 at Higher Level. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,800

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£83,200

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£26,000£29,000
3 years£24,000£29,000£35,000
5 years£31,000£38,500£49,500

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
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 43% above UK average salary
This course
£38,500
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 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

60%Working
40%Work & Study
65%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE

University of Aberdeen · Undergraduate

£6,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Accountancy and Finance as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#27UK Ranking
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