MSc in Accounting
Gain key accounting skills and a robust theoretical understanding through this industry-designed master's programme.
Best for:Best for graduates seeking to build professional accounting expertise and advanced theoretical knowledge in a structured master's environment.
Overview
The MSc in Accounting at the National College of Ireland provides candidates with essential technical competencies and a strong theoretical framework in accounting, developed in close consultation with industry partners. The curriculum spans a one-year full-time structure featuring taught semesters, additional modules, and a final research dissertation. Students participate in on-campus, face-to-face classes and engage with contemporary accounting practices. The program welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds who meet the entry criteria or qualify via prior experiential learning.
What you'll do
- Attend on-campus face-to-face lectures and seminars across two academic semesters and additional summer modules
- Complete rigorous coursework covering core accounting principles, financial management, and regulatory frameworks
- Conduct independent research leading to a final master's dissertation submitted in August
- Engage with industry-focused case studies and practical financial problem-solving exercises
Requirements
Degree required: Level 8 qualification (minimum 2:2 Honours) or equivalent on the National Qualifications Framework
Degree offered: MSc
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Foundational analytical and quantitative capabilities
- Academic writing and critical evaluation skills
- Ability to engage with complex financial and theoretical concepts
- Applicants must hold a minimum Level 8 qualification with a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent
- Non-accounting discipline graduates are eligible; cognate degree holders are also considered
- Candidates may apply under the College's Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) policy
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How to apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications online through the official National College of Ireland postgraduate application portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and supporting documentation are provided during the submission process.
- Academic transcripts
- Degree certificates
- Proof of identity
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