Accounting

The Postgraduate Diploma 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 or no previous knowledge of accounting and finance who wish to study these subjects further, or who wish to undertake postgraduate studies in accounting and finance but lack the depth of knowledge necessary to study at Master’s level.



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



The Postgraduate Diploma 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.



Conversion Course

Are you looking to pivot your career or expand your expertise?



This programme provides the perfect opportunity to transfer your skills to a different sector with no need to have a background in the subject area.

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



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

Entry Requirements

A second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a non-relevant 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 academic year (late September - late June).



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.