BA (Hons) Accounting (Part-time)

Accounting is more than crunching numbers, it is the backbone of any business, and with the advances in technology and AI, it guarantees an exciting career. In this course, you will develop your accounting, finance, and general business skills, including the various techniques and policies relating to corporate finance, reporting, statistics, governance; tax; auditing; and management accounting. In addition, you’ll gain transferable skills, such as time and project management, communication, data collection, and management, and IT skills that will future-proof your career.

This highly regarded course is accredited by major UK accounting institutes and is designed to prepare you for various careers. The system is run by our experienced academic staff, who have strong industry connections and regularly invite guest speakers from the public and private sectors.

Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most prominent financial hubs, and thanks to Edinburgh Napier University’s industry links, you’ll benefit from many internship, networking, and employment opportunities.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBBB

National 5 grade C in Maths and English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BCCC

National 5 grade C in English.

National 5 Maths recommended.

A Level

BCC

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths and English.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit).

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit).

A Level grade C

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

T level

Merit.

GCSE grade C/4 in English.

GCSE Maths is recommended.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects in grades 6, 5, and 4.

Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.

European Baccalaureate

Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects.

Grade 6 in Maths and English.

HNC

Unrelated HNC subjects may be considered for year one entry, where a grade C in the graded unit is achieved.

Minimum year 2

HNC

Pass HNC Accounting with a grade of B at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.

Minimum year 3

HND

Pass HND Accounting with grades BB in all SCQF Level 8 graded units.

20 hours per week