Program Overview
The Accounting and Society at University of Edinburgh Business School is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Accounting and Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Accounting and Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Principles of Auditing and Reporting
- Accounting and Social Responsibility (incorporating an introduction to online learning)
- Accounting and Everyday Life
- Politics in Accounting
- The Accounting Profession
- Communication, Governance and Control
- Final Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Academic background
- A professional accounting qualification equivalent to level 11 on the SCQF framework (or equivalent framework) and holding current membership of an internationally recognised professional accounting organisation which is associated with IFAC (International Federation of Accountants).
- Applicants holding a professional accounting qualification, but not holding current membership of an internationally recognised professional accounting organisation, may be considered if they can demonstrate up to date continuous professional development (CPD) requirements of a recognised professional accounting organisation.
- Applicants who do not hold a professional accounting qualification may be considered if they hold a relevant professional qualification equivalent to level 11 on the SCQF framework (or equivalent framework).
For applicants entering year one of the programme
- You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in any subject below, or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- An appropriate and acceptable professional qualification equivalent to level 10 or above on the SCQF framework (or equivalent framework).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 22,800 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Edinburgh Business School directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Edinburgh Business School
University of Edinburgh Business School
Edinburgh, Scotland
The University of Edinburgh Business School is the business school within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 36 months
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