Overview

This Advanced Accounting course from Ulster University is an academically challenging programme which attracts high calibre accounting graduates. It allows students to combine a postgraduate master's qualification with study for professional examinations.

Career options

Employment prospects for students completing this programme are excellent, with most students securing training contracts with Chartered Accountancy firms. The programme is highly regarded by employers, with many of the large and medium sized chartered accountancy firms sponsoring students on the programme.

On successful completion of the programme, students not only gain a postgraduate qualification but also full CAP2 exemptions. With high pass rates, students only have to complete the final FAE examinations in order to qualify as a Chartered Accountant with Chartered Accountants Ireland.

The goal of the programme is to produce high-calibre graduates who will progress quickly through their professional training and advance to senior management positions within the accountancy profession.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

International Corporate Reporting
Audit, Assurance and Professional Ethics
Strategic Financial Management
Advanced Tax Planning
International Group Reporting
Advanced Taxation
Strategic Management Accounting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-02 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Entrants will normally possess a good second class Honours degree (currently 2.1) in an accounting discipline and must also be exempt from all CAP 1 subjects of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Accounting (currently with commendation) and gained full CAP 1 exemptions are also invited to apply. English language competence: minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
Prior to admission to this course, students must provide the University with a certificate of exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland.

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Tuition Fees

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17810 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

8980 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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Funding

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