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Master of Accountancy - MAcc

MAcc Advanced Accounting

Ulster University

(4.3)
70 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the MAcc Advanced Accounting course at Ulster University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

A level grades ABB or BBB if undertaking one of Mathematics, Economics, Physics or Accounting

Tuition fees

LocationFees
EU£17,010 per year
International£17,010 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N401

Here's what Ulster University says about its MAcc Advanced Accounting course.

The MAcc Advanced Accounting is an innovative programme that offers you the opportunity to progress your studies as well as maximising your professional accountancy exemptions.

The programme offers high quality teaching in subject areas such as corporate reporting, contemporary accounting challenges and data analytics. The team involved have well established links with the accounting professional bodies, key graduate employers, public sector bodies and local industry. In addition to their academic qualifications, many of the staff delivering the programme are also professionally qualified accountants with a wide range of professional and commercial experience.

Source: Ulster University

Course details

Qualification

Master of Accountancy - MAcc

Department

Belfast Campus

Location

Belfast | Belfast

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Accountancy

• Accounting

Start date

22 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Ulster University reviews

(4.3)
Based on 70 reviews from Ulster University's students and alumni
5 star
59%
4 star
21%
3 star
13%
2 star
6%
1 star
1%
All reviews

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Foundation year student

Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.

(5)

1 year ago

5th or higher year student

There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.

(2)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.

(5)

2 years ago

5th or higher year student

The library is great and opened for all 24/7

(5)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Ulster University students who took the MAcc Advanced Accounting course - or another course in the same subject area.

Accounting

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

98%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

99%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

86%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

98%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

96%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

96%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

94%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

89%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

91%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

94%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

93%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

83%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

82%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

85%

high

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

96%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

95%

high

Student information

The MAcc Advanced Accounting course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Accounting
Accounting
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female45%Male55%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
Number of students560
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
Business StudiesB
BiologyB
GeographyB
HistoryB
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female45%Male55%
Where students come from
International13%UK87%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
Number of students560
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
Business StudiesB
BiologyB
GeographyB
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took MAcc Advanced Accounting at Ulster University.

Earnings after graduation

We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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