Overview

The Accounting course at Technological University of the Shannon , students receives generous exemptions from the Professional Accountancy Bodies. Graduates of the programme receive full CAP 2 exemptions from Chartered Accountants Ireland, 11 exemptions from CPA Ireland, and 8 exemptions from ACCA.

In addition, while maintaining the focus on preparing graduates for the accounting profession, the updated programme now incorporates a 30-credit Accounting Research Project. This module encapsulates learnings from the taught component and offers students the opportunity to engage with research literature to ensure the development of both practical and theoretical skills in the discipline.

If you have a degree in accounting or a general business with an accounting specialisation and would like to pursue a career in accounting, then this programme has been designed with you in mind.

Career Opportunities

The programme holds a strong reputation among employers, with a significant number of students receiving job offers within the initial three months of commencing the programme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance

Financial Strategy

Auditing

Strategic Management Accounting

Taxation

Integrated Case Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

81

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athlone, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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81

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56

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students are expected to have a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a cognate discipline.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

16500 EUR / year

≈ 16500 EUR / year
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EU/EEA Nationals

7000 EUR / year

≈ 7000 EUR / year

Living costs

Athlone

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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