Course Overview

Our BA Hons in Accounting allows you to study accounting in combination with various business subjects.

Accounting is fully accredited for entry to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland in most combinations Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. You may be offered exemptions to other professional bodies, e.g. the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.

An in-depth understanding of economics and law will complement your accounting studies and prove valuable to employers.

You’ll learn about the preparation, presentation and interpretation of financial information. You’ll also learn how to read and interpret accounting information. You’ll also explore how accounting can be developed to meet the needs of society and provide information to investors.

General Eligibility

Highers

Standard entry requirements*:

• 1st sitting: AAAA/AAABB

• 2nd sitting: AAAABBB

(English B, Maths A)

Minimum entry requirements**:

• 1st sitting: AAAB/AABBB

• 2nd sitting: AAABBBB

(Maths A, English B)

A Levels

AAA

(GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered instead of English; A Level Maths A)

International Baccalaureate

36

(no subject below five and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5)

HNC/HND:

Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)