Taught course

International Accounting with Analytics

Institution
Ulster University · Ulster University Business School
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Applicants must be able to satisfy the University's general admissions requirements in one of the following ways: Applicants must:

(a) have gained (i) a second class honours degree in an accounting discipline or better from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or (ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in an accounting discipline in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and

(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent). Alternatively, applicants must demonstrate their ability to undertake the course through the accreditation of prior experiential learning.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course is shaped by the needs of the accounting, finance, and taxation professionals of tomorrow. Designed for accounting/business graduates, you can gain exemptions from professional examinations whilst gaining practical analytics skills essential to the profession.

You will cover topics such as international audit and assurance, advanced taxation, international financial reporting, strategic leadership, and data analytics for finance professionals.

The combination of subjects studied encourages critical and creative thinking, teamwork, and communication - a diverse range of professional attributes which will quip you to excel in your career.

Qualified accountants are always in high demand and the profession provides excellent employability and earning prospects across many areas of business, including accounting, finance, taxation, or management in public, private, or not-for profit organisations.

Upon graduation, you will be a step ahead in your professional accountancy training with only a three-year training contract and just two more final admitting examinations required to enable you to become a Chartered Accountant.

Information for international students

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Niall McAteer