Master of Arts in Accounting
Enhance your analytical skills and master advanced accounting theory and practice in Letterkenny.
Best for:Best for accounting graduates with a Level 8 degree looking to advance their technical expertise and pursue professional accounting careers.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Accounting at ATU Donegal Campuses is a comprehensive full-time postgraduate programme designed to elevate students' analytical capabilities and deepen their understanding of advanced accounting subjects in both theory and practice. Delivered on campus over one year, the curriculum involves approximately 16 lecture hours per week alongside rigorous self-directed study. The programme prepares graduates for professional accounting careers by covering complex financial topics and methodologies. Applicants are expected to hold a relevant undergraduate degree or demonstrate equivalent competency through prior learning pathways.
What you'll do
- Attend on-campus lectures and seminars totalling approximately 16 hours per week
- Complete advanced coursework and assignments in theoretical and practical accounting
- Engage in self-directed study, research, and independent coursework
- Collaborate on group projects and analytical case studies related to financial reporting and taxation
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 Honours Degree with a specialisation in accounting, second class honours (2.2)
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge of financial accounting principles
- Proficiency in financial analysis and reporting
- Understanding of auditing and taxation frameworks
- Applicants must hold a Level 8 Honours Degree with an accounting specialisation (minimum 2.2 second class honours), or qualify via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
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How to apply
Applications can be submitted online through the university admissions portal. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, starting in September and January.
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- Level 8 Honours Degree transcripts
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