If you are interested in following a career in accountancy or in going on to obtain professional accounting qualifications prior to entering a career in finance or business then this course is suitable for you. This course will be accredited by the major accounting bodies including Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Upon graduation, you have the opportunity to gain maximum exemption from the above mentioned professional body examinations. The level of exemptions available will depend on the specialism route you select and your achievements in your modules. As the Ulster University Business School at Magee has strong links with the accountancy and taxation bodies, you will be guided on the best choice of modules to suit your career aspirations. This course offers you the option of undertaking a paid placement year in a range of local and international locations or you can opt to study abroad for a year.

Graduate employers Graduates from this course have gained employment with a wide range of organisations. Here are some examples: PricewaterhouseCoopers KPMG EY Deloitte CITI BDO Moore Stephens Job roles Graduates from this course are employed in many different roles. Here are some examples: Trainee Chartered Accountant Trainee Chartered Certified Accountant Trainee Management Accountant Trainee Chartered Tax Adviser Entrepreneur Operations Analyist Office Manager