BSc · 3–4 years
BSc Accounting & Finance
DBS / Griffith
Foundation for ACCA with exemptions.
€10,000 – €16,000 / year
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Degrees with ACCA exemption pathways
academic_year: 2026–27student_type: non-EU / internationalfield: Accounting & Financecountry: Ireland / UK
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Accounting & Finance in Ireland / UK
Accounting degrees abroad can accelerate your ACCA journey through paper exemptions. Student Matters maps which university programmes match your prior studies.
See also our dedicated ACCA pathways guide for professional qualification planning.
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Why study accounting abroad?
Dublin and London remain major finance hubs. Graduates with recognised degrees plus ACCA progress faster into audit, tax and industry finance roles.
- ACCA exemption mapping on many degrees
- Internship opportunities with accounting firms
- Clear path from BSc → ACCA → employment
- Post-study work options after graduation
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Accounting routes
Undergraduate and postgraduate options.
BSc · 3–4 years
MSc · 1 year
MSc Finance / Accounting
Partner unis
Postgraduate finance for career switchers.
€14,000 – €22,000 / year
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Career paths
Accounting qualifications unlock global mobility.
Audit & assurance
Big Four and mid-tier training contracts.
Corporate finance
FP&A and controllership in industry.
Tax advisory
Corporate and personal tax consulting.
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Indicative graduate salaries (Ireland)
Planning ranges only.
| Role | Starting Salary | With 3–5 Years |
|---|---|---|
| Audit graduate | €32,000 – €42,000 | €50,000 – €70,000 |
| Financial analyst | €35,000 – €48,000 | €55,000 – €80,000 |
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Where to study
Confirm ACCA exemption lists with us before you apply.
| University | Programme | Annual Fees | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting & Finance | See counsellor | Varies | View Courses → |
 | Accounting programmes | See counsellor | Varies | View Courses → |
Map ACCA + degree plan
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Accounts — programs in our database
University, course, intake and tuition from Student Matters course list. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university site for your intake.