Accounting

The Masters in Accounting at Ulster University is designed to offer you a route to become a Chartered/Chartered Certified Accountant.



The course is suitable for students with little previous knowledge of accounting and finance who wish to study these subjects further, or who wish to undertake postgraduate studies in accounting and finance.



Throughout this fast-track programme, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of accounting, finance and business.



The Masters in Accounting will also help you to enhance your personal skills, as well as the subject-specific and professional skills you will need to be successful as an accountant.



The course includes both accounting and accounting-related modules which allows graduates from business related degrees to obtain a general introduction to the subject, and then specialise in particular areas of accounting suited to their career aspirations.



Professional recognition

Chartered Accountants Ireland

Accredited by Chartered Accountants Ireland for the purpose of exemption from some professional exams.



Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.



Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.

Modules:

Semester 1

• Financial Accounting

• Management Accounting

• Law for Accountants

• Financial Management



Semester 2

• Management Accounting in Practice

• Corporate Financial Reporting

• Applied Taxation

• Governance, Risk and Ethics



Semester 3

• Research Methods for Accounting

• Accounting Business Project



(The above structure is subject to final approval following the finalisation of the revalidation exercise).

Entry Requirements

A second class honours degree (upper division) (or equivalent) in a business discipline, or an equivalent standard in a professional qualification. Plus a good standard of GCSE English Language and Mathematics.



English Language Requirements

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.

The programme is delivered over one year (September - August).



It is a full-time course which is delivered through lectures, workshops and seminars and it is expected that students will undertake independent study.

Start Date: September 2025.

Career options

Successful students can progress onto the MSc Advanced Accounting or MSc Strategic Accounting to gain further professional exemptions, or directly into an accounting training contract to become a professionally qualified accountant. The programme has excellent post-graduation employment rates and through the University's Employability & Careers Service, we facilitate linkages with prospective employers during the programme.