Letterkenny Campus

Master of Arts

Accounting

1 year / Level 9 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

There is a growing shortage of accountants in Ireland. Accountants, Auditors, and Tax professionals are consistently on the Irish government's critical skills shortage list. Our Master of Arts in Accounting will enhance your analytical skills and teach you advanced accounting subjects in theory and practice.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year Five

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
9	Tax Practice	Mandatory	10	6
	Advanced Financial Accounting	Mandatory	10	6
	Data Analytics	Mandatory	5	2
	Research Methods	Mandatory	5	2
10	Advanced Finance	Mandatory	5	2
	Audit Practice	Mandatory	10	4
	Performance Measurement	Mandatory	5	2
	Integrated Case Studies in Accounting	Mandatory	5	0
	IT Applications for the Professional Accountant	Mandatory	5	2
	Work Based Learning Project	Elective	30	0
	Dissertation	Elective	30	0

Professional Recognition

Generous exemptions from ACCA,CPA, CAI ad CIMA.

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Level 10 studies (Doctoral) at other Institutions and universities at home and abroad

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Level 8 Honours Degree with a specialisation in accounting, second class honours (2.2). If you don't have an honours degree but have relevant experience you may also eligible to apply via Recognition Prior Learning (RPL).

Number of Places	25

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Student Experience

-- Meave Blaney

Having the option to complete a Level 9 Masters in Accounting in ATU Doneagl and get the same exemptions from exams as universities in Dublin was initially what drew my attention. I completed my undergraduate accounting degree in Dublin and didn’t know what to expect when starting the Masters in ATU Donegal. The smaller class sizes, friendly/relaxed atmosphere and helpful and supportive lecturers convinced me I had made the right choice. The course itself covers a variety of accounting, tax and finance modules which allows you to see which area you are most interested in and the work placement is an added bonus. Once finished this course I completed my training contract with one of the Big 4 in Dublin. I finished my FAEs with Chartered Accountants Ireland and completed the remaining Chartered Tax Advisor exams with The Irish Tax Institute and I am now working as a manager in a local accountancy firm. This course opens many opportunities for work within the public and private sector across various industries.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Private Sector
Public Sector
Finance Sector
FinTech Industry

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Qualified Accountant (ICA, ACCA, CIMA)

Employer Testimonials

--Mel McKeown, Gilroy Gannon Chartered Accountants

Gilroy Gannon Chartered Accountants based in Sligo have employed a number of Graduates from the ATU Donegal MA in Accounting. They have progressed to become fully qualified Chartered Accountants and have moved on to roles within industry around the country. We have been very pleased with the quality of students presenting for interview. We will certainly continue to link in with ATU Donegal as part of our graduate training programme.

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Key Information

Closing Date: 08/09/2023
Non-EU Application Deadline: 31st August 2023
Non-EU applicants can apply online by clicking here to access our online application system.

Fees

EU Fees: €5,750

Non-EU Fees: €12,000

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6207 / +353 (0)74 918 6209

Head of Department Patricia Doherty
Email: patricia.doherty@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 9186202

School and Department
Faculty of Business
Department of Business Studies