Course Overview

This course allows you to develop your knowledge and skills in the area of financial services while at the same time preparing you for employment or further professional studies in the field.

In addition, it provides a solid background in accounting and finance, although it is essential to note that the professional accountancy bodies do not accredit this course. Designed for students who wish to build on their previous learning and work experience, the system allows you to enter directly into either Year 3 or 4, depending on your prior qualifications.

You may transfer in from another degree course, even if it's from another university, or you may have completed an HND in a related area. Holders of other appropriate qualifications with an underpinning in financial services, accounting, or finance will also be considered for entry.

As well as equipping you for employment as an accountant in practice or industry, this course allows you to customize your studies to reflect your particular interests and future career aspirations - giving you a leading edge to succeed in an intensely competitive environment.

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. Competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Minimum year 3

HND

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

Alternative Entry Requirements

You may transfer in from another degree course, even from another university.

Holders of other appropriate professional qualifications with an underpinning in financial services, accounting, or finance will be considered for entry.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic)

  6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

  TOEFL Internet-Based Test

  80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

  Pearson’s Test of Academic English

  56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

  Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

  169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

  Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

  III, ISE III, ISEIV with a pass in each component

  LanguageCert English language qualification

  B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills