Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23500 | £29500 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £24500 - £34500 | £27500 - £44000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24406 | £25995 | £31508 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21389 - £28940 | £19811 - £33751 | £23339 - £42744 |
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Course Description
Accountancy and Finance at Aberdeen is a great combination of subjects to help you prepare for a stellar career in international finance, business, politics, media or many other sectors. You will gain a thorough grounding in the theory and practice of accountancy, set within the wider perspective of the principles of finance and how organisations operate within a fast-changing global economy. You will gain a thorough understanding of accountancy and develop the analytical and evaluation skills required to process accounting information in a modern economy.
In Finance, you will learn about crucial areas such as financial management, corporate finance, personal finance, financial institutions, derivatives and the stock market. You will learn about financial problems and become adept in understanding and using information from financial newspapers and documents. Your skills will develop in a dynamic learning and research environment, inspired by staff who are internationally known for their leading research in accountancy, finance, economics, and business management.
You will benefit from having close links with employers, real-life business scenarios, and professional training facilities such as our virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor, used by major financial services companies across the world. You will thrive in the international, dynamic environment of our Business School with classmates from over 40 nationalities creating a truly global experience. You will be supported by teaching staff and dedicated careers advisers who will help you develop as an individual and set you on the road to a brilliant career in business, or whichever path you choose.
4th best UK University for Accountancy and Finance (The Complete University Guide 2021)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons) at University of Aberdeen
| 35% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 30% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 |
| PTE Academic | 59 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Institution's Own Test | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency |
Costs
Tuition Fees Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons)
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £21900 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £21900 | year 1 |
| International | £21900 | year 1 |
| EU | £20800 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £20800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
EU/International Applicants: When you are thinking about studying overseas, it is important that you understand all the costs involved and budget accordingly. It is essential to budget for your studies prior to leaving your home country, and arrange all your funding for BOTH your tuition fees and your living costs.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
NN34
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FAQ about Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons) University of Aberdeen
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23136 15 months after graduation, £29500 3 years after graduation and £35000 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (35%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (30%), Administrative occupations (5%), Information Technology Professionals (5%)
- Accountancy and Finance MA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Aberdeen.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 180 which makes it one of the 10.44% most difficult courses to enter among all Accounting students in the UK.