About the course

The DCU MSc in Accounting is the leading graduate accounting programme of its kind in Ireland, an innovative partnership of learning which is informed and shaped by the needs of the accounting and taxation professionals of tomorrow. The programme is designed for accounting graduates to combine study for a Master’s degree while gaining exemptions from professional examinations at the same time. The one-year full-time Masters programme encourages critical and creative thinking, teamwork and communication, and develops a diverse range of professional attributes which equip graduates to excel in the accounting profession and to adopt leadership positions in their professional lives. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Dublin 9
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Dublin 9

　　

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Entry requirements for Dublin City University

IELTS: Overall score 6.5 or above and 6.5 in writing and speaking. Other sections scores 6.0 or above.

　　TOEFL: Overall score 580 or above and all sections scores 55 or above., TOEFL iBT: Overall score 92 or above and all section scores 21 or above.

　　The normal minimum Entry Requirements are:-

　　A Second Class Honours Grade 1 honours degree in Accounting (or with a significant specialism in Accounting), or international equivalent, together with full exemption from the CAP1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland,

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　　A credit award in the DCU Professional Diploma in Accounting (DC500) or equivalent qualification, together with full exemption from the CAP1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland.

　　If you have achieved a Second Class Honours Grade 2 Honours degree in Accounting (or with a significant specialism in Accounting), or a Pass award in the DCU Professional Diploma in Accounting (or equivalent), you may still obtain a place. This will depend on availability of places and on obtaining high grades in core Accounting modules in your programme. core Accounting modules include Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Taxation and Finance.

　　If, as is normally the case, demand from qualified applicants exceeds available places, applicants will be ranked for admission purposes on the basis of prior academic performance.

　　Candidates who have not received their degree results by the application closing date will receive conditional offers.

　　NOTE : It is a condition of admission to this programme that applicants are fully exempt from CAP 1 examinations of Chartered Accountants Ireland. All applicants must apply directly to Chartered Accountants Ireland for exemption and provide the University with a certificate of exemption from Chartered Accountants Ireland. A list of Chartered Accountants Ireland accredited courses in Irish and international third level institutions can be found here The deadline for exemption applications to the Institute is normally the end of July (you should check this with the Institute to be sure). Failure to produce proof of CAP 1 exemptions on joining the programme may result in withdrawal of your place on the programme.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Dublin City University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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