Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting, EDUCO- Technological University Dublin

Dublin, Leinster

12 Months

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About this course

The Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting is an intensive one-year full-time course designed for non-accounting graduates who want to pursue a career as professional accountants. The course is delivered on-campus at Aungier Street in Dublin, starting in September 2025. It offers significant examination exemptions from the main professional accountancy bodies in Ireland, preparing students for the professional stage of their accountancy careers. This diploma provides the foundation and exemptions needed to progress in prestigious professional accountancy programs, making it highly suitable for those aiming to enter the accounting profession.

Why this course is highly recommended

This course is highly recommended for non-accounting graduates who want to gain professional accounting qualifications with substantial exemptions. It offers a fast-paced, practical learning environment with support from dedicated lecturers. Successful graduates are well-positioned to pursue careers in top firms like EY, Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, and more, with opportunities to qualify as professional accountants and work in various industries and government bodies.

Specialisation

This program specifically focuses on accounting, with key modules covering management accounting, financial accounting, taxation, auditing, financial management, business law, and data analysis for accounting and finance. Electives such as auditing, financial management, and business law allow students to tailor their learning according to their interests within the field.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

9.93L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants should hold an honours bachelor degree (minimum of 2.2 honours or better) in a discipline other than accounting. Competitive entry is likely for 2.1 or higher graduates, with some places possibly available for 2.2 graduates. English language proficiency proof is required if English is not your first language, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall.

English language test

PTE

TOEFL

DUOLINGO

130

IELTS

6.5

Career prospects

Graduates can obtain exemptions from all CA Proficiency 1 (CAP1) exams of Chartered Accountants Ireland and from all Applied Knowledge and Applied Skills exams of ACCA, subject to performance in specific modules. They can pursue careers as professional accountants in practice or industry, working for accounting firms such as EY, Deloitte, KPMG, and PWC, as well as in government agencies like Revenue Commissioners, Civil Service, and financial institutions.

FAQs

What are the main professional exemptions offered by this course?

Holders of this award gain significant exemptions from the main professional accountancy bodies in Ireland, including CA Proficiency 1 exams and ACCA examinations, which helps to streamline their path to becoming qualified accountants.

What is the typical background of students in this program?

Most students come from non-accounting disciplines, often with diverse degrees, and come to this course to transition into accounting with professional exemptions. Support from lecturers makes the journey manageable, even for those without prior accounting experience.