The MAcc at Glasgow is one of the longest established programmes of its kind in the UK. It attracts large numbers of applicants every year, and is taught by highly skilled staff of international reputation. 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.

Programme overview

• MAcc: 12 months full-time;

Teaching is through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. The programme consists of five core courses and a choice of two optional courses, followed by a dissertation of around 12,000 words. The dissertation, which will have an accounting-related theme, offers you the flexibility to specialise based on your chosen area of interest.

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 
• Social accounting, reporting and finance
• Global issues in management accounting
• Islamic accounting and reporting.

Career prospects

When you complete the programme, you will have the knowledge and skills to work in both professional accounting practices and in leading industrial firms.

Our graduates are highly sought after for a vast range of roles, whether in the public sector, private industry, or professional practice.

Academic entry requirements

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.

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation courses.

English language requirements

For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training):

• overall score 6.5
• no sub-test less than 6.0
• or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
   

Common equivalent English language qualifications:

• ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
• CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): B minimum
• CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English): C minimum
• PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59

Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:

• Language Centre, University of Glasgow
• BALEAP guide to accredited courses 

Visa requirements and proof of English language level

It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.

If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:

• UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
• UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]

For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk

We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.

You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.

Guide to applying online

Applications for these programmes are, uniquely, reviewed as part of three distinct phases within the admissions cycle and each phase has a  deadline by which applications are required to be submitted. This approach ensures that by the end of each phase the University has a clear view of the number of applicants who will be committed to attending the University in September 2013 and as such the number of additional offers that can be processed in subsequent phases. The dates for each phase are:

• Phase 1 – applications open 1 September 2012 and close on 21 December 2012
• Phase 2 – applications open 15 February 2013 and close on 31 March 2013
• Phase 3 – applications open  1 June 2013 and close on 31 July 2013

It should be emphasised that applications for the MAcc and MFin programmes will be reviewed, decisions made and requests for deposits made on an ongoing basis throughout each phase. Please note that applications cannot be considered for the MAcc and MFin programmes outwith the dates above.

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Business School deposits

A £2,000 deposit is requested for this programme from International (beyond the EU) applicants who are eligible for an offer to this programme (deposits are specifically requested from international applicants who require a Certificate of Acceptance to Study (CAS) Letter from the University in order that they can apply for visas. The deposit indicates the applicants commitment to study at Glasgow and is a prerequisite to issuing the CAS letters).

The deposit is redeemable against your overall tuition fee, and helps the University ascertain which students are committed to attend the University in September 2013.

Deposits are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis and you should note that the courses may close before the deposit deadline if all available places are taken.

Terms and Conditions

The £2,000 deposit may be refunded in certain circumstances, minus a £200 handling fee. Each individual request for repayment will be considered, but the following guidelines will apply:

Deposits WILL be refunded to applicants under the following circumstances:

1. Where the applicant has personal circumstances such as illness, bereavement or other family situations that has prevented them coming to the UK. Medical or other proof may be requested.
2. Applicant can prove that they have applied for a Visa to attend the University of Glasgow, but this has been refused. The applicant must have shown ‘real intent’ to study at the University of Glasgow but has been unable to get their visa;
3. Applicant does not meet the academic or language test conditions of his / her offer – please note that evidence must be provided that indicates a reasonable attempt was made to meet language conditions.

Deposits WILL NOT be refunded to applicants under the following circumstances:

1. Applicant decides to go to another institution;
2. Applicant cannot be released from work to study at the University of Glasgow;
3. Applicant does not send completed documentation as requested in the condition of the offer – this may be required in order to prove that the conditions of offer have not been met for academic or language test reasons – failure to respond to requests for this information will result in non-repayment of deposit;
4. Applicant has not secured funding to attend the University of Glasgow  – this may be as a result of not being successful in applications for scholarships, OR simply not having sufficient funds in bank at time of visa application. This condition will apply unless it can be proven that there are clear mitigating circumstances which have significantly changed the individual’s position since the time of application

Should a situation arise whereby an applicant cannot be accepted, either due to an error on the part of the University, or if the course has reached its maximum capacity by the time the deposit is received, then the deposit will be refunded in full (without deduction of a handling fee).