Accounting – MA

Course Overview

This course is a challenging, but rewarding one-year taught programme, running from September to August, with a new and updated syllabus.

The programme receives generous exemptions from the Professional Accountancy Bodies. Graduates of the programme receive full CAP 2 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, 11 exemptions from CPA Ireland, and 8 exemptions from ACCA. In addition, while maintaining the focus on preparing graduates for the accounting profession, the updated programme now incorporates a 30-credit Accounting Research Project. This module encapsulates learnings from the taught component and offers students the opportunity to engage with research literature to ensure the development of both practical and theoretical skills in the discipline.

If you have a degree in accounting or a general business with an accounting specialisation and would like to pursue a career in accounting, then this programme has been designed with you in mind.

Contact Details

Luke Fannon

Domestic Enquiries

Email: Luke.Fannon@tus.ie

Global Office

International Enquiries

Eamil: Global@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Applicants are expected to have a minimum of a Level 8 Bachelor degree in business, accounting or finance or equivalent, with a minimum award of 2.2 result (i.e. 50% GPA or greater).

Applicants are required to have completed at least 20 ECTS or equivalent in Financial Accounting or comparable, such as, but not limited to Financial Accounting/Corporate Reporting/International Financial Reporting Standards/Financial Statement Analysis.

International students must evidence a proficiency in English language, such as IELTS 6.5 or higher.

An interview may form part of the selection process.

Course Modules

Semester 1 (September)

Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance
Financial Strategy
Auditing

Semester 2 (January)

Strategic Management Accounting
Taxation
Integrated Case Studies

Year long: September – August

Accounting Research Project

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

The programme holds a strong reputation among employers, with a significant number of students receiving job offers within the initial three months of commencing the programme.

Further Study

Students can progress to an appropriate Level 10 on completion.

Additional Information

Domestic/EU Fees

International Fees

International Admissions