Accounting
Designed for non-accounting graduates, this full-time eight-month conversion course fast-tracks students towards becoming qualified accountants and focuses on the fundamentals of financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, audit, taxation and related areas.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | University of Dublin | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to posses a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent. They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee).
Applicants whose first language is not English and were not educated in the language will also need to complete an English competency exam (in line with Trinity's postgraduate English language requirements).
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme find employment with many top accountancy firms including KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC and Grant Thornton, with the majority securing training contracts before graduation.
Further information
Next Intake: September 2025
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Closing Date: 31st July 2025
Please note - This course is currently undergoing a review to be converted to an MSc in Accounting and Analytics. A decision is expected during the 2024-25 academic year. If approved, all eligible applicants will have the opportunity to apply for the new MSc. Our recruitment team will contact you directly with more information.
Course Overview
Designed for non-accounting graduates, this full-time eight-month conversion course fast-tracks students towards becoming qualified accountants and focuses on the fundamentals of financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, audit, taxation and related areas. The programme provides significant exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies. It is fully accredited by ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland and CIMA.
Course Structure
There are 12 taught modules delivered over the eight-month programme. A dissertation is not required.
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Note: Modules offered each academic year are subject to change. Listed below are the modules and timetable for 2024/2025
Michaelmas Term
• Financial Accounting
• Taxation
• Audit
• Company Law
• Financial Management
• Management Accounting
Hilary Term
• Financial Reporting
• Advanced Taxation
• Accounting in Practice
• Corporate Governance and Ethics
• Advanced Financial Management
• Performance Measurement
Note: Students have the opportunity to partake in preliminary classes one week before the beginning of term, ensuring they enter the programme with a foundation and knowledge in accountancy.
Students are assessed through a mixture of written exams and continuous assessments.
Course Director: Neil Dunne
Telephone Number: +353 1 896 3204
Email: business.masters@tcd.ie
Website: https://www.tcd.ie/business/programmes/masters-programmes/postgraduate-diploma-in-accounting/