MSc Accounting

1 Year On Campus Masters Program

Edinburgh Napier University

Program Overview

The Edinburgh Napier University MSc Accounting is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and practice. The program is centered on developing analytical skills, critical thinking, and applying accounting principles to practice. Students will be introduced to financial reporting, management accounting, and corporate governance modules that will ready students for a professional career in any industry.

Curriculum Structure:

The course aims to deliver theoretical understanding and practical exposure:

  • Core Accounting Modules: Financial reporting, management accounting, and corporate governance subjects.

  • Specialized Subjects: Transnational Financial Crime modules, providing an overview of money laundering and terrorism financing.

  • Professional Skills Development: Communication, analytical, and decision-making skills development through boardroom simulations and peer review.

  • Capstone Project: An application-based research project on real-world accounting issues.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Edinburgh Napier University places strong emphasis on practical learning:

  • Simulated Boardroom Sessions: Students participate in mock boardroom settings, enhancing communication skills through peer feedback and decision-making activities with a team-based approach.

  • Bright Red Triangle Initiative: The internal business incubator of the university, Bright Red Triangle, has supported over 500 student start-ups since 2004, providing resources and support for entrepreneurial activities.

  • Skills for Success Module: A dedicated module aimed at enhancing professional skills, like career counseling and awareness, to make the students well equipped for the job market.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of MSc Accounting have a variety of options available:

  • Professional Qualifications: The course provides a stepping stone for students wishing to pursue academic study in accounting.

  • Doctoral Studies: Eligibility to apply for advancement to doctoral level study in accounting, corporate governance, or financial management.

  • Industry Partnerships: Strong links with industry partners, including a collaboration with Deloitte to provide an exclusive MSc in Digital and Business Risk Management, tailored to Deloitte's graduate intake.

  • High Employability: The university boasts a 95% graduate employability rate within 15 months of graduation, which speaks volumes about the success of the program in preparing students to be employable.

Program Key Stats

£19,750
Sept Intake : 31st May


No
No

Eligibility Criteria


80
6.0
80
2:2
1000
24

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Financial Accountant
  • Management Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax Advisor
  • Forensic Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Budget Analyst
  • Internal Auditor
  • Compliance Officer
  • Accounting Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Finance Manager
  • Investment Analyst
  • Credit Analyst
  • Treasury Analyst
  • Corporate Accountant
  • Financial Controller
  • Business Analyst

Book Free Session with Our Admission Experts

Admission Experts