Master of Accounting

at National University of Ireland Galway

In addition to the Curriculum below students complete EITHER two summer schools OR a research dissertation. Recent and forthcoming summer schools include:
 

• Management Control Systems and Innovation.
• Audit and Accounting in the 21st Century: Data & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Related Technological Tools
   

Curriculum Information
 

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).
Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.
 

Glossary of Terms
 

Credits

You must earn a defined number of credits (aka ECTS) to complete each year of your course. You do this by taking all of its required modules as well as the correct number of optional modules to obtain that year's total number of credits.
 

Module

An examinable portion of a subject or course, for which you attend lectures and/or tutorials and carry out assignments. E.g. Algebra and Calculus could be modules within the subject Mathematics. Each module has a unique module code eg. MA140.
 

Optional

A module you may choose to study.
 

Required

A module that you must study if you choose this course (or subject).
 

Semester

Most courses have 2 semesters (aka terms) per year.
 

Year 1 (90 Credits)

• Required AY5103: Management Accounting
• Required AY5104: Investment and Financing Decisions
• Required AY5116: Auditing I
• Required AY5118: Advanced Financial Reporting I
• Required AY5100: Taxation I
• Required AY518: Research Project
• Required AY5117: Auditing II
• Required AY5105: Corporate Finance
• Required AY5101: Taxation II
• Required AY5102: Management Control Systems
• Required AY5119: Advanced Financial Reporting II
• Required AY537: Skills for Accounting Research and Practice
• Optional MG571: Strategic Management
• Optional MS5104: Decision Theory & Analysis

Undergraduate and mature students can satisfy matriculation registration requirements for NUI Galway by achieving certain grades in the following examinations. 
 

Leaving certificate (for EU and non-EU)

You need a pass in at least six subjects in the Leaving Certificate in accordance with College requirements with:

• Minimum Grade H5 (Higher Level) in two subjects 

• Passes in the remaining four subjects at O6/ H7 
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.
 

All subjects of the Leaving Certificate are accepted for matriculation registration purposes, with the exception of Gaeilge Bonnleibhéal (Irish Foundation Level), Mathematics (Ordinary Alternative/Foundation Level and; Home Economics (General), which is recognised only for St. Angela's College, Sligo.
 

GCE and GSCE
 

You need a pass in at least six subjects in accordance with College requirements with at least:

• GCE Advanced Level: Grade C in two recognised subjects and

• GCSE Level: Grade C in four recognised subjects.
   

You should pick your subjects based on the requirements for entry to your desired course.

English Language Requirement:

IELTS :- 6.5

TOEFL :- 88

The cost of studying at National University of Ireland, Galway varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay €19,000 annually, to study in National University of Ireland, Galway.

Career Opportunities

A wide range of career choices are open to graduates, in particular in the accounting and tax consultancy professions. Most participants on the programme are sponsored (and subsequently employed) by major accounting firms, such as KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte and Ernst & Young