One-year MSc International Accounting and Finance — Edinburgh Business School postgraduate in international accounting standards and corporate finance. Evening classes accommodate working professionals. September intake mandatory: Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, International Accounting Standards (Sep); Research Philosophy and Practice, International Managerial Accounting, International Accounting Theory (Jan); Accounting/Banking/Finance Dissertation (May). January intake follows same modules in shifted order. Optional modules (1 per semester): Corporate Governance and Sustainability, Capital Markets, Empirical Financial Modelling, Comparative Financial Reporting. Heriot-Watt is a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner (ELP) — students access real-world financial data, research, and analytics for company performance comparison, supply chain mapping, market analysis, and portfolio construction. Entry: a strong Honours degree (first or second class) in a relevant field, or equivalent overseas qualification. Non-graduates with compensating qualifications/experience may enter the PG Diploma with MSc transfer. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5, writing 6.0 minimum); IELTS 6.5 for candidates without English-medium secondary education (all bands ≥6.0). September and January intakes. Full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months; 9-month PG Diploma option also available. Tuition AED 99,528/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 49,764/year part-time. Accreditations: ACCA — exemptions from select professional exams; CIMA — exemptions via Self-tailored Learning Pathway; ICAEW — exemptions from select examinations; UAE MoHESR; UK QAA; three consecutive KHDA five-star ratings. 90%+ graduates in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months. Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.
Duration
1 year
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Business & Finance
Study Pattern
Full time / Part time
Delivery Format
In person