MSc in Accounting
Advance your career in professional accounting, taxation, auditing, sustainability, and data analytics at the University of Limerick.
Best for:Best for graduates in business or related disciplines looking to fast-track their professional accounting careers.
Overview
The MSc in Accounting at the University of Limerick is designed for individuals seeking professional careers in accounting, taxation, auditing, finance, and management accounting. The curriculum addresses emerging industry demands by integrating specialized training in data analytics and sustainability. Students acquire advanced technical expertise and analytical skills essential for modern financial environments. The programme prepares graduates for professional qualifications and leadership roles within the accounting sector.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework in financial and management accounting
- Engage in practical case studies involving auditing and taxation
- Analyze sustainability reporting and corporate governance practices
- Apply data analytics tools to solve accounting problems
- Prepare for professional chartered accountancy examinations
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in a relevant discipline with a significant accounting element
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English proficiency as required by the university admissions policy
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge in financial accounting or related business disciplines
- Quantitative and numerical proficiency for financial analysis
- Eligibility for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1) examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
- Hold an NFQ Level 8 honours primary degree with a 2:2 minimum in a relevant discipline, or hold an honours primary degree alongside at least 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting
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How to apply
Applicants should review entry criteria, secure necessary professional exam exemptions through Chartered Accountants Ireland, and submit their application through the university admissions portal. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an interview or audition.
- BSc transcripts
- CAP1 exemption documentation
- CV
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