About the course

This programme combines the study of accounting and finance to prepare you for the social, political, environmental and cultural challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments and not-for-profit organisations.

　　Taught by world-leading industry professionals and researchers, you will develop personal and professional competencies such as:

　　authentic leadership

　　ethical, responsible, sustainable business behaviour

　　entrepreneurial practice

　　effective communication.

　　Accountancy is the fastest-growing area of business activity. The ability to measure financial information and make projections affects economic and organisational decision-making at all levels. Financial accountants report on the performance of an organisation, and management accountants provide financial information to help with planning and strategy.

　　Accounting and finance graduates are highly valued by employers worldwide and graduates of our programmes are highly sought after by a wide range of employers.

　　Our graduates secure employment in a diverse range of fields, the most popular being:

　　accountancy

　　management

　　consulting

　　finance

　　marketing

　　human resources

　　Accountancy graduates can train to become a qualified accountant through a traineeship with an accountancy or commercial firm. Alternatively, you can choose a career in taxation, finance or banking.

　　During your time as a student in the Business School and following graduation, the Careers Service will help you fully develop your potential and achieve your future goals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

The standard entry requirement is:

　　SQA Highers: AAAA - ABBB by end of S5. If you haven't achieved this by the end of S5 we may consider your application based on a strong performance in S6. A minimum of BBB must be achieved in one set of exams and by end of S5. (Revised 21/06/2019 from 'AAAA - AABB'. Revised 18/10/2019 from 'AAAAA - AABB'. Revised 11/12/2019 from 'AAAAA - ABBB'.)

　　A Levels: AAB - ABB. (Revised 21/06/2019 from 'AAB - ABB'. Revised 11/12/2019 from 'AAA - ABB'.)

　　IB: 40 points (grades 776 at HL) - 34 points (grades 655 at HL). (Revised 21/06/2019 from '40 (766 at HL) - 34 (655 at HL)'. Revised 11/12/2019 from '43 (766 at HL) - 34 (655 at HL)')

　　IB: 34 points (grades 655 at HL).

　　IELTS Academic module overall 7.0 with 6.0 in each component

　　TOEFL-iBT 100 or above with 20 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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World ranking

　　30th / 1250

　　THE World ranking12th / 130

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