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MA Accountancy and Finance

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Historical & Philosophical Studies
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion86%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Historical & Philosophical Studies graduates nationally earn £20,000–£52,000 (1300 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
65%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (00601)
00601
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (07501)
07501
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (07601)
07601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 45 respondents (56% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
68%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
70%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

💰Free Money & Grants

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
5%
112-127
12%
128-143
10%
144-159
7%
160-175
5%
176-191
17%
192-207
12%
208-223
10%
224-239
5%
240+
12%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
7%
Degree
1%
No qualifications
1%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (00601)

00601

✓

Recognised Professional Body (03401)

03401

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07501)

07501

✓

Recognised Professional Body (07601)

07601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

86%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track