MA in Accounting
A 2-year intensive conversion programme combining professional accounting education with a master’s degree.
Best for:Best for graduates from non-accounting backgrounds aiming to transition into professional accounting with a master’s qualification.
Overview
The MA in Accounting at Maynooth University is a two-year conversion programme designed for graduates from non-accounting disciplines. It integrates a Higher Diploma in Professional Accounting in the first year with a master’s degree in the second year. Students must maintain an average of at least 60% in their first-year modules to progress. This programme is ideal for career changers seeking professional qualifications while earning a master’s degree.
What you'll do
- Complete a two-year intensive conversion programme combining professional accounting education and a master’s degree.
- Achieve an average of at least 60% in first-year modules to progress to the second year.
- Engage in coursework and assessments aligned with professional accounting standards.
- Develop practical skills and theoretical knowledge in accounting and finance.
- Prepare for professional accounting examinations and certifications.
Requirements
Degree required: A bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent) in any discipline with a minimum of a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
Degree offered: MA in Accounting
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants from English-speaking countries or those with prior English education).
Instruction: English
- Ability to meet academic performance criteria (60% average in first year).
- Strong foundational knowledge in any discipline (non-accounting preferred).
- Commitment to intensive study and professional certification.
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2).
- No prior accounting experience required.
- No restrictions on nationality or residency.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-14
Applicants must apply through the Maynooth University postgraduate application portal. Submit a completed application form, academic transcripts, proof of degree, and any additional supporting documents by the deadline. No formal interview is required unless specified.
- CV or resume
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of bachelor’s degree
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
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