Course Name |
Accounting |
Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal - Letterkenny Campus |
Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
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 |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 9 NFQ |
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Course provider |
Attendance Options |
Full time, Part time |
Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
Qualification Letters |
MA PgDip |
Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
Duration |
Expand+1 year, full-time
2 years, part-time
PGDip: 9 months
To facilitate people wishing to combine work and study the programme has a flexible mode of delivery. This means that anyone working in an accounting capacity and completing professional accou...
Hide-1 year, full-time
2 years, part-time
PGDip: 9 months
To facilitate people wishing to combine work and study the programme has a flexible mode of delivery. This means that anyone working in an accounting capacity and completing professional accounting exams will also be able to attend classes. Delivery will be blended using a combination of face to face lectures and online delivery. 2 afternoons/evenings per week for 1 yr Fulltime or 1 afternoon/evening per week for 2 years Part-time (for those in employment).
Key features
• Generous exemptions from ACCA, CPA, CAI, and CIMA
• 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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Course Fee |
EU Fees: €5,000.00
Non-EU Fees: €10,000.00 |
Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Level 8 Honours Degree with a specialisation in accounting, second class honours (2.2). However 2.1 is preferable. If you don't have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also eligible to apply via Recognition Prior Learning (RPL). |
Number of Places |
20 |
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Professional Recognition
Generous exemptions from ACCA,CPA, CAI ad CIMA. |
Course Content |
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Our Master of Arts in Accounting will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and practice. The course provides postgraduate education and training at the forefront of accounting and...
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Our Master of Arts in Accounting will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and practice. The course provides postgraduate education and training at the forefront of accounting and accounting-related practice.
With generous exemptions from ACCA, CPA, CAI and CIMA, our innovative Masters programme is highly successful and has been developed in close collaboration with the Professional Accounting Bodies.
With a two month industry placement and an excellent employment record with the ‘Big 4’ you can look forward to opportunities in key accounting roles in multinational organisations and practices.
Key features
• Generous exemptions from ACCA, CPA, CAI, and CIMA
• 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+Master of Arts in Accounting
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Semester 1
• Tax Practice (M)
• Audit Practice (M)
• Performance Measurement (M)
• Research Methods (M)
• Academic Writing (O)
Semester 2
• Advanced Finance (M)
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Hide-Master of Arts in Accounting
Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting
Semester 1
• Tax Practice (M)
• Audit Practice (M)
• Performance Measurement (M)
• Research Methods (M)
• Academic Writing (O)
Semester 2
• Advanced Finance (M)
• Integrated Case Studies In Accounting (M)
• Advanced Financial Accounting (M)
• Corporate Governance (M)
• IT Applications for the Professional Accountant (M)
Choose from one of the following Electives (E)*:
• Work Based Learning Project
• Research Development & Dissertation
(M) = Mandatory, (E) = Elective, (O) = Optional
*Not required for Postgraduate Diploma (Postgraduate Diploma = 60 ECTS Credits)
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Careers or Further Progression |
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
*Private Sector
*Public Sector
*Retail Sector
*Finance Sector
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
*Qualified Accountant (ICA, ACCA, CIMA)
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at other Institutions and universities at home and abroad |
Further Enquiries |
Department Administration:
Tel: +353 (0)74 918 6206 / +353 (0)74 918 6210
Patricia Doherty
Head of Department
Email: Patricia.Doherty@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186202 |
Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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