MACC - Master in Accounting

at University College Cork

Students take a total of 90 credits. Part I consists of taught modules to the value of 60 credits. Part II consists of 30 credits devoted to the development of independent research skills relevant to the work of a modern professional accountant in practice, industry and financial services.
 

PART I 

• AC6200 Financial Reporting 2 

• AC6206 Computer Applications for Accountants

• AC6210 Management Accounting 1 

• AC6211 Management Accounting 2 

• AC6212 Corporate Finance 1 

• AC6213 Corporate Finance 2 

• AC6214 Auditing Principles and Methodologies 

• AC6215 Application of Auditing Principles 

• AC6216 Taxation 1

• AC6217 Taxation 2 

• AC6218 Presentation of Financial Statements 

• AC6219 Application of IFRS Principles 
   

PART II 

• AC6207 Accounting Research, Analysis and Communication 

• AC6208 Accounting Research Project 
   

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting - NFQ Level 9, Major Award

Students who successfully achieve the pass standard in Part I may opt not to proceed to Part II and may opt instead to be awarded the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Accounting.

To apply for this course you must have:

• at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8)
  with a significant accounting specialisation AND expect to qualify for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1 examination of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
   

Applicants who do not meet the exemption requirement in full by the registration date may only be admitted in exceptional circumstances following approval by the Programme Board and the School of Business.
 

English Language Requirements

Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Please visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.
 

at least a Second Class Honours Grade I in a primary honours degree (NFQ, Level 8)
with a significant accounting specialisation AND expect to qualify for exemption from the CA Proficiency 1 examination of Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
Applicants who do not meet the exemption requirement in full by the registration date may only be admitted in exceptional circumstances following approval by the Programme Board and the School of Business.
 

English Language Requirements

Applicants that are non-native speakers of the English language must meet the university-approved English language requirements. Please visit our PG English Language Requirements page for more information.
 

Minimum Requirements and Accepted English Language Tests & Examinations

The minimum English language entry requirements for admission onto a postgraduate programme at UCC are outlined below. These requirements are for postgraduate applicants whose first language is not English. If Gaeilge (Irish) is your first language these requirements do not apply to you.
 

There are a small number of programmes with a higher minimum English language entry requirement and we list these below under Programmes with a Higher Minimum English Language Requirement.

IELTS*    

• 6.5 Overall

• 6.0 Individual Skills (academic version)
   

TOEFL iBT    
 

• 90 Overall

• Listening 20

• Reading 19

• Speaking 21

• Writing 20

The cost of studying at University College Cork 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 €19,300 annually, to study in University College Cork.

• The accounting profession is the largest single employer of graduates in Ireland

• An accounting qualification is a primary entry route to senior roles in general management

• Opportunities in the financial services sector internationally have provided a demand for accountants qualifying in Ireland far in excess of the requirements of professional practice alone

• Irish-qualified accountants are in demand to fill varied roles worldwide