The MAcc programme provides a rigorous and enquiry-led programme of study on accounting and finance theories and techniques. The programme has a strongly international theme, and attracts a large number of students from all over the world.

• You will benefit from a careful blend of the latest course materials and the most recent research into areas such as international financial reporting, management accounting and control, and corporate financial management.  
• The programme is strongly research-led, and you will be expected to evaluate and criticise theories from the latest research in this area.
• The programme is part-accredited for the Diploma stage of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
• Accounting and finance at Glasgow has earned an international reputation within both academic and professional accounting circles for the quality of its research and teaching since its inception in 1925.
• We are ranked first in Scotland and fifth in the UK for accounting and finance research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 80% of our research was judged to be of international quality with 10% rated as world-leading.
• Our staff have close connections to the accounting and finance profession, with, for example, staff serving on the Accounting Standards Board, as Advisor to the House of Lords, as well as on various committees of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Our staff also act as advisors to the Economic & Social Sciences Research Council, the Hong Kong Research Grants Council and the Canadian Social Science and Humanities Research Council.

Programme overview

• MAcc: 12 months full-time

Teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Core courses

• International financial accounting for multinational companies
• Management accounting and control 
• International corporate finance 
• Issues in accounting research 
• Research methods.

Optional courses

• Advanced international corporate reporting
• Auditing, risk and control 
• Accounting and business ethics 
• International management accounting and control
• Social accounting, reporting and finance.

You will also complete a dissertation of around 12,000 words.

Career prospects

Our graduates are highly sought after for a vast range of employments, whether in the public sector, private industry, or professional practice. Our graduates enjoy successful careers not only in senior positions within the accountancy profession but also within the finance industry.

Undergraduate qualification equivalent at least to a 2:1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent. At least four full-credit courses in accounting or finance must have been studied as part of an Honours degree, including at least one at post-elementary level.

English language

If your first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. See English Language Requirements.

The online application is the quickest and easiest way of applying to the University of Glasgow. The system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University immediately. You can also attach supporting documents including references, certificates and a transcript of previous studies. You will find instructions throughout the online form to help you complete your application. You may save and return to your application as many times as you wish before submitting it.

See: How to apply for a taught degree