To enter this programme you must work full-time and reside in Scotland and be over the age of 16, however there is no maximum age limit. You are eligible whether or not your employer is an Apprenticeship Levy payer.
Our MAcc is delivered in partnership with ACCA. All employers need to be approved by ACCA and we can support you with a quick and simple check. Your organisation may already be an ACCA approved employer - you can check here
All applicants must:
- Be 16 or older (some employers may require 18+)
- Have the right to live and work permanently in the UK
- Be permanently domiciled in Scotland
- Meet programme entry requirements
Work Experience and Professional Qualifications
We encourage applications from individuals whose work experience or professional qualifications provide them with a comparable foundation for starting the course. You will be asked to provide evidence of at least 1 year’s relevant work experience through a detailed CV or application form, including an employer reference. Advanced entry may also be granted if you have sufficient industry-related experience and qualifications.
Usually, unrelated work experience is not considered sufficient for entry without meeting the minimum academic entry requirements.
Already have a degree or similar qualification?
You could apply for funding for a Graduate Apprenticeship in a similar subject area if your existing qualification is at a lower level. You may also be eligible for funding if you have completed a degree in a different subject area. For example, if you recently completed a Biology Honours degree, you can still apply for an Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship.
You are not eligible to apply for a Graduate Apprenticeship if you have completed a similar degree within the past 5 years.
Year 1
To meet our Standard Entry Requirements you must have EITHER:
- a minimum of two SQA Highers at Grade B (or equivalent) AND a minimum of two SQA Highers at Grade C (or equivalent) including Grade C in Maths and English OR we may recognise your prior learning
- A Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6-7 in a related discipline, such as Business Administration or Accountancy
- HNC with C in the graded unit in a related discipline
- Sufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an individual basis
If you do not hold any of the above qualifications or awards but have relevant work experience you may be able to enter this programme at any of the above points. Your application will be considered on an individual basis, taking into consideration your previous study and experience. You will be asked to reflect on your previous experience and demonstrate skills, knowledge and understanding equivalent to that achieved on successful completion of the above entry requirements.
There are no Year 2 entry options for 2026/27.
There are no Year 3 entry options for 2026/27.
As all learning, teaching and assessment activities are conducted in English, if your first language is not English you must have a minimum International English Language Testing System score of 6.0 with all four elements having a score of at least 5.5.
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
- BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
- MSc Nursing courses
- All Graduate Apprenticeship courses
See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
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Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.
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