Overview

This programme aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the knowledge and application of taxation theory, law and practice as applied to individuals and corporate entities both nationally and internationally.  Among the core aims of the programme are to equip students with the following:

• The sustainable tax technical skill required for personal and corporate tax compliance and consulting work;
• An understanding of the underlying theory behind the discipline, the techniques of taxation and their implications in a social context;
• An ability to appreciate the ethical aspects of personal and corporate tax planning and the protection of the national tax base;
• The tools necessary to research technical tax issues;
• The research skills necessary to formulate, conduct and report on an independent piece of academic research;
• Key personal and professional skills including decision-making, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and presentation skills.

CONTACT

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Graduate Profile

This Masters programme will prepare graduates to pursue a variety of careers in the tax profession and progress to study for the professional qualification, AITI Tax Consultant, and/or to engage in further tax research.

Programme Content

The Master of Taxation is a one-year, full-time programme which will be available from September 2012.  The programme consists of ten taught modules, completed over two academic semesters and a research dissertation that will be completed during the summer semester.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY

A variety of educational approaches will be employed in the delivery of the programme including interactive lectures and tutorials, guided reading, small group team work, seminars and workshops, e-learning and action learning through case studies and guest speakers from industry.  Approximately a quarter of the student workload will be taken up by formal contact hours.  The remainder of the student workload should be divided between independent and private study and the preparation of projects and examinations.

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Entry Requirements

Normally the minimum entry requirement is a 2:1 honours primary degree in a relevant discipline (for example, business/commerce or law) or the overseas equivalent as determined by the Programme Team in consultation with University of Limerick Graduate School Admissions.  Applicants with a 2:2 honours degree may be accepted on the programme subject to the discretion of the board.  Where English is not the first language of candidates, certified demonstrable achievement in TOEFL English Competency Test will be required.  In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant professional experience.  Candidates may be interviewed as part of the selection process to determine their suitability for the programme.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than  two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
 
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved

• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.