Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting

Overview

Programme Update

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.

Both pathways share the same entry requirements and core classes for the first 8 months, after which MSc students continue with analytics modules and their Capstone project. The MSc is a longer programme and has a higher tuition fee. Students must confirm their choice before the programme starts. More details will be shared in the coming weeks. Please email Business.Masters@tcd.ie for more information.

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.

The full list of modules offered on the programme can be found here

Trinity Business School - More than a degree 

We are a globally-renowned, triple-accredited business school delivering an ultra-modern educational experience and innovative research from the heart of Dublin’s thriving capital city. At Trinity Business School, we offer programmes that will push you to reach your full potential. Immerse yourself in the latest business theory and practice, unlock powerful alumni and career networks, and accelerate your career prospects and success.

We aim to produce graduates who will become future change-makers and who seek to shape and transform business for good.

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. 

Specialised in career development, the team can help you to identify suitable career paths and provide tailored advice on how best to achieve your career goals through workshops, one-to-one coaching, and psychometric assessments. They deliver a wide range of career sessions with defined learning outcomes and arrange company and recruitment consultancy presentations, job fairs, and networking events.

Graduates of this programme find employment with many top accountancy firms including KPMG, Deloitte, EY, PwC and Grant Thornton, with the majority securing training contracts before graduation.