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Master of Arts (Hons) in Accountancy Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh Campus, UK

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GBP 19456

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

Application Fee

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Our practical-based Accountancy programme has been designed to ensure you’ll have the knowledge and skills most employers value. Whilst studying our accountancy degree, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as build accounting expertise in several areas including:

  • Recording and summarising business transactions
  • Preparing and analysing financial statements
  • Analysing and making decisions on business operations
  • Conducting financial analysis
  • Producing and reporting projections
  • Conducting audit
  • Analysing governance issues
  • Gaining awareness of the importance of business ethics

In addition to these key accounting skills, you’ll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Throughout this programme, you’ll also develop skills such as:

  • Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Presentation delivery

Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in accountancy, from introduction to accounting and finance, the economy, discovering business, and principles of accounting. You’ll benefit from the industry relevance of the programme, which will set you up for life after graduation. Upon completion, you’ll have the relevant knowledge and skills to start a career in accountancy, business and beyond. 

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19456

    Tuition Fee
    (GBP)

     Free

    Application Fee
    (GBP)

    9207 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Check program website for more information about funding options.

    Scholarships

    We are pleased to announce that we are offering scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis. Second Round of Scholarship Deadline - 31 March 2025 - Heriot Watt University, UK Campus 

    Flexible Payment Option: Students can opt for partial deposit of £1000 before the deadline and reserve their seat and scholarship for the intake, pay balance deposit of £3000 to obtain the CAS

    English Language Test Results: Students with ELT conditions are encouraged to share their test details for us to update their records

    Please note, these scholarships are strictly on first come first serve basis

    Scholarships

    We currently have limited scholarships available for September 2025 intake strictly on first come first serve basis:

    UG Scholarship Value (2)

    PG Scholarship Value (3)

    £3000

    £2000

    £4000

    £4000

    NA

    £6000

    Please note, the third round of academic scholarship deadline is 15 April 2025. We request you to communicate this information to the prospective students & offer holders who may be interested in the intake.

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