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The MA Hons Professional Accountancy – Chartered Ready programme at Heriot-Watt University will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy, business and beyond. This programme is a first, having been uniquely designed in partnership with ICAS to offer the maximum 11 ICAS exemptions, providing one of the fastest routes to Chartered Accountant status upon graduation.

Whilst studying this 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 preparing and analysing financial statements, advanced auditing and assurance, data analytics, tax law and more.

In 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, soft skills and leadership skills demanded by top employers worldwide.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements:

4 Highers at AABB (Standard entry) or BBBC (Widening access entry) plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including one from Maths, Accounting, Economics or Business Management plus above.