Study MA Professional Accountancy (Dubai) at Heriot-Watt University in the UK,
ip target image
You are currently browsing our site with content tailored to students in your country

MA Professional Accountancy (Dubai)

UK

3

What will I learn?

The MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme at Edinburgh Business School, created in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, will give you the best possible start in your career in professional accountancy.Our MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy, business and beyond. This programme is a first, having been uniquely designed in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) to offer the maximum 11 ICAS exemptions, providing one of the fastest routes to Chartered Accountant status upon graduation. Whilst studying our MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme, you’ll develop a broad understanding of the context in which modern accounting operates, as well as developing accounting expertise in several areas including:Recording and summarising business transactionsPreparing and analysing financial statementsAnalysing and making decisions on business operationsConducting financial analysisProducing and reporting projectionsAdvanced auditing and assuranceAccounting and sustainability Data analyticsTax lawAnalysing governance issuesGaining awareness of the importance of business ethicsIn addition to these key accounting skills, you’ll expand your overall skillset through a combination of individual projects, group work, written reports, presentations, and examinations. Equip yourself not only with advanced technical knowledge but also the ethical grounding, strategic thinking, and leadership skills demanded by top employers worldwide.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£76,505.00 (US$ 98,801) per year
Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,178

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Dubai Campus

Dubai Knowledge Park,

Al Sufouh,

Dubai,

38103, Dubai, UAE

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£76,505.00 (US$ 98,801) per year
Accommodation (Studio Room) - 5400

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Dubai Campus

Dubai Knowledge Park,

Al Sufouh,

Dubai,

38103, Dubai, UAE

Entry requirements

For international students

Our normal entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects. GCE A-Level – BBC (or AABB at AS Level) CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 75% American High School Diploma/SABIS – 75% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math) Tawjihiyya – 80% Elite/Advance – 75% + EmSAT (English 1400 and Math 700) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – 28 points (3 HL and 3 SL) BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma – MMD African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE – B2 FBISE or grade 12 equivalent – 75% Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) – Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0 French Baccalaureate – 13/20 + IELTS 6.0 Lebanese High School Diploma - 80% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math) or Lebanese Baccalauréat 13/20 + IELTS 6.0 Foundation year – Successful completion of HWU Entry Programme (Management) with BBCC

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Add to my favourites

Product of

Have you discovered our IDP community?

Get to hear first-hand experiences from past students, join groups and more with our new community feature!

View community now!
cta banner image

About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading institution ranked in the top 18% of universities in Europe (QS Europe Rankings 2025).

  • Five modern campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia
  • 2nd in UK for graduate employability (2024 GOS)
  • Lifelong career advice
  • #1 in Scotland for producing CEOs/MDs (Novuna ’25)

Get in touch