Accounting

The Master of Accounting is ideal for ambitious, recent graduates of Accounting who wish to fasttrack the professional qualification process and pursue a career in accounting. Candidates must hold or expect to hold full (or near full) CAP 1 exemptions on the basis of their primary degree.



The Master of Accounting is a 1 year fulltime programme. In addition to studying 12 core modules and one of two option modules, students complete EITHER two summer schools OR a research dissertation. The course content addresses key areas of knowledge for the aspiring chartered accountant, including financial reporting, auditing, taxation, finance, management accounting, and data analytics.

Year 1 (90 Credits)

OptionalMG571: Strategic Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1

OptionalMS5128: Decision Theory, AI and Analytics - 5 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY5104: Investment and Financing Decisions - 5 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY5103: Management Accounting - 5 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY5116: Auditing I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY5118: Advanced Financial Reporting I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY5100: Taxation I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY518: Research Project - 20 Credits - Semester 1

RequiredAY5140: Management Control for Sustainable Organizations - 5 Credits - Semester 2

RequiredAY5117: Auditing II - 10 Credits - Semester 2

RequiredAY5105: Corporate Finance - 5 Credits - Semester 2

RequiredAY5101: Taxation II - 5 Credits - Semester 2

RequiredAY5119: Advanced Financial Reporting II - 10 Credits - Semester 2

RequiredAY537: Skills for Accounting Research and Practice - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Minimum Entry Requirements



Candidates must fulfil BOTH of the following:



Candidates must a H2.1 degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in Business or Commerce, with a significant specialisation in Accounting. For this criterion, academic entry requirements standardised per country are available here. 

Candidates must also have full (or nearly full) exemptions from the CAP1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

English Language Entry Requirements



For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent. 



More information on English language test equivalency are available here.



Supporting Documents



You will be required to provide supporting documentation as part of your application. You can check here what supporting documents are required for this course.

1 year full-time

Next start date: September 2026

Graduates pursue roles in accounting, tax consultancy, audit and finance, frequently with the Big Four or within industry. The small class size, employer sponsorship, and the development of technical, interpersonal, and presentation skills all help to ensure that graduates transition smoothly to the professional working environment after graduation.



Recent graduates of this course work for professional accounting firms including:



KPMG

EY

PwC

Deloitte

Mazars