MSc in Accounting
Ireland's leading graduate accounting master's programme at Dublin City University.
Best for:Best for business and accounting graduates seeking professional exemptions and leadership roles in finance.
Overview
The DCU MSc in Accounting is an innovative one-year full-time graduate programme designed to prepare future accounting and taxation professionals. Run by Dublin City University, the curriculum encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and effective communication while developing essential professional attributes. Students are expected to gain deep knowledge in core accounting disciplines and acquire exemptions from professional examinations. The programme equips graduates to excel in the accounting sector and take on leadership roles.
What you'll do
- Engage in rigorous coursework covering advanced financial accounting, management accounting, and taxation
- Participate in collaborative team projects and communication workshops
- Develop professional attributes aligned with the demands of the accounting industry
- Complete all required assessments and examinations to meet master's degree standards
Requirements
Degree required: 2.1 Honours degree in Accounting or a Business degree with a significant accounting specialism, or international equivalent
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong foundational knowledge in core accounting modules including Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, and Taxation
- Academic background meeting professional entry criteria
- Full exemption from CAP1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland
- Applicants must hold or be expecting a relevant undergraduate degree
- Must obtain full exemption from CAP1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland
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How to apply
Submit your application directly through the university's online recruitment and admissions portal. Ensure you also apply to Chartered Accountants Ireland for your CAP1 exemption certificate and provide proof to the university.
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- Certificate of exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland
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