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Overview
Heriot-Watt University Dubai's MA (Hons) Professional Accountancy programme will prepare you for a career in professional accountancy, business and beyond. This programme is a first, having been uniquely designed in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) to offer the maximum 11 ICAS exemptions, providing one of the fastest routes to Chartered Accountant status upon graduation. Whilst studying our MA Professional Accountancy (Hons) 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:
- Recording and summarising business transactions
- Preparing and analysing financial statements
- Analysing and making decisions on business operations
- Conducting financial analysis
- Producing and reporting projections
- Advanced auditing and assurance
- Accounting and sustainability
- Data analytics
- Tax law
- Analysing governance issues
- Gaining awareness of the importance of business ethics
Throughout this programme, you’ll develop skills such as:
- Analysis
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Presentation delivery
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Management in a Global Context
- Accounting
- The Economy
- Critical Academic Skills
- Statistical Techniques
- Management Accounting in Organisations
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. Applications are accepted up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.
Language
English
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
72
OR 4
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
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Credits
480 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Disciplines
Accounting View 28 other Bachelors in Accounting in United Arab EmiratesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 120
TOEFL® IBT OR
72
OR 4
PTE Academic 50
IELTS 6
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
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Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- GCE A-Level – BBC (or AABB at AS Level)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards – 75%
- American High School Diploma/SABIS – 75% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya – 80%
- Elite/Advance – 75% + EmSAT (English 1400 and Math 700)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme – 28 points (3 HL and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma – MMD
- African WAEC/NECO/WASSCE – B2
- FBISE or grade 12 equivalent – 75%
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) – Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate – 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese High School Diploma - 80% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English + 500 Math) or Lebanese Baccalauréat 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
- Foundation year – Successful completion of HWU Entry Programme (Management) with BBCC
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents76505 AED / year≈ 76505 AED / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents76505 AED / year≈ 76505 AED / year
Living costs
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
5300 - 9200 AED / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Professional Accountancy (Hons).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
02 Feb 2027
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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