| Course Name |
Accounting |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
LY_BACCT_M LY_BACCT_G |
| Course Type |
Postgraduate |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
Level 9 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Qualification Letters |
MA PGDip |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
This course begins in September each year. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
1 year, full-time
2 years, part-time
PGDip: 9 months |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum entry requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree with a specialisation in Accounting, second class honours (2.2). However a 2.1 is preferable. If you dont have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also be eligible to apply via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). |
| Number of Places |
20 |
| Course Content |
Expand+LY_BACCT_M (Masters)
LY_BACCT_G (Postgrad Dip)
Is this the course for you?
If you are committed to a career in accounting, this course will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and in practice. The co...
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LY_BACCT_G (Postgrad Dip)
Is this the course for you?
If you are committed to a career in accounting, this course will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and in practice. The course provides postgraduate education and training at the forefront of accounting and accounting-related practice.
Key features
Generous exemptions from ACCA, CPA and CAI.
Proven track record with professional exams.
Two month industry placement
100% employment record including the Big 4.
Leading national and international best practice speakers.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Semester 1
Tax Practice (M)
Audit Practice (M)
Performance Measurement (M)
Research Methods (M)
Academic Writing (O)
Semester 2
Advanced Finance (M)
Integrated Case Study (M)
Advanced Financial Accounting (M)
Corpo...
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Tax Practice (M)
Audit Practice (M)
Performance Measurement (M)
Research Methods (M)
Academic Writing (O)
Semester 2
Advanced Finance (M)
Integrated Case Study (M)
Advanced Financial Accounting (M)
Corporate Governance (M)
IT Applications for the Professional Accountant (M)
Choose from one of the following electives:
Work Based Learning Project (E)
Research Development & Dissertation (E)
(M) = Mandatory, (E) = Elective, (O) = Optional
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Career opportunities
This innovative Masters programme is proving both popular and highly successful with a 100% employment rate for graduates. The programme was developed in close collaboration with the Professional Accounting Bodies and attracts significant exemptions.
Graduate careers typically include:
Accounting roles in Multinational Organisations or Accounting Practices.
Follow-on courses
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at other Institutions and universities at home and abroad. |
| Further Enquiries |
Head of Department
Patricia Doherty
Telephone
074 918 6202
Email patricia.doherty@lyit.ie |
| International Students |
Web Page - Click Here |
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