University of Malta

What you'll study

This undergraduate programme combines core accounting subjects with modules in finance, economics, quantitative methods and business law. In early years you can expect foundational modules such as Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Business Mathematics and Statistics, and Introduction to Business Law. Progressing through the degree, students study more specialised topics including Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing and Assurance, Taxation, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Management Control Systems, and Ethics in Accounting.

The programme typically includes research and communication skills, information systems for accounting, and options or electives that allow students to tailor their studies to interests such as banking, financial markets, or forensic accounting. Many students undertake a capstone project, dissertation or work-based placement in the final year to apply theory to practice and build professional experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants normally need a recognised secondary-school leaving qualification with passes in relevant subjects. Strong performance in mathematics or a quantitative subject and good competence in English are normally expected. Alternative entry routes include successful completion of a recognised foundation programme, mature-student admission on the basis of work experience and qualifications, or transfer from other higher-education programmes subject to faculty regulations.

International applicants should present equivalent academic credentials from their country and meet the University of Malta's English-language requirements. Specific entry offers take into account applicants' overall profile and subject background in commerce, mathematics, economics or related areas.

Career prospects

Graduates follow a range of careers in accounting, finance and business. Typical roles include trainee accountant, management accountant, auditor, tax adviser, financial analyst, banking officer, credit analyst, and internal control or compliance specialist. Many graduates pursue professional qualifications (for example with recognised accountancy bodies) or further postgraduate study in accounting, finance or management.

Employers of graduates include private accounting firms, corporate finance departments, banks and other financial institutions, consultancy practices, and public-sector finance units. The degree also provides a solid platform for entrepreneurial ventures or careers in research and academia with further study.

Why study at University of Malta

The University of Malta is the country's primary higher-education institution, offering a long-established business and accounting curriculum delivered by academics with both research and professional experience. The programme benefits from links with local and international professional bodies and employers, which support guest lectures, internships and employer engagement activities.

Students have access to campus facilities, student support services, and mobility opportunities that can broaden international experience. The programme's combination of practical training, theoretical rigour and opportunities for work placements or projects is designed to prepare graduates for the demands of professional practice and further qualification pathways.