Program Overview

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Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

The Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) in Accounting is transitioning to an MSc in Accounting and Analytics. Students applying for the 2025/26 academic year can choose between:

• PGDip (60 ECTS credits, 8-month course): Core accounting and finance modules such as Financial Reporting, Taxation, Audit, and Financial Management.
• MSc (90 ECTS credits, 12-month course): Includes all PGDip modules, plus additional analytics-focused components and a Capstone project.

Overview

Designed for non-accounting graduates, this full-time eight-month conversion course fast-tracks students towards becoming qualified accountants and focuses on the fundamentals of financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, audit, taxation, and related areas. The programme provides significant exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies. It is fully accredited by ACCA, Chartered Accountants Ireland, and CIMA.

Course Structure

There are 12 taught modules delivered over the eight-month programme. Students are assessed through a mixture of written exams and continuous assessments. A dissertation is not required.

Career Opportunities

Our dedicated Careers & Community team is dedicated to supporting our students and alumni in exploring career options, preparing effectively for their next career move, and making informed career decisions that will develop and shape their futures through workshops and tailored individual career sessions.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are required to possess a minimum 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent. They should also have two academic referees (applicants with work experience can instead provide one academic and one professional referee).

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section.

Awards

• NFQ Level 9
• Number of Places: 38 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Director: Neil Dunne
• Closing Date: 31st July 2025

Course Details

The full list of modules offered on the programme can be found in the relevant section.

Trinity Business School

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Related Courses

• Accounting and Analytics (M.Sc./P.Grad.Dip.)
• Business Analytics (M.Sc.)
• Finance (M.Sc.)
• Financial Risk Management (M.Sc.)
• Leading and Implementing Sustainable Finance (P.Grad. Cert.)
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (M.Sc.)