
Accounting BAcc
Course Overview - Accounting BAcc
Businesses rely on accountants to help them make informed financial decisions that contribute to their success. Studying this programme will equip you with the know-how to play a part in this.
The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) programme will equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in accountancy. Covering a full range of accountancy subjects and with an emphasis on the practical aspects of accounting, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to help everything add up in the workplace.
Programme Highlights
You’ll learn the pract...
Businesses rely on accountants to help them make informed financial decisions that contribute to their success. Studying this programme will equip you with the know-how to play a part in this. <br/><br/>The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) programme will equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in accountancy. Covering a full range of accountancy subjects and with an emphasis on the practical aspects of accounting, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to help everything add up in the workplace. <br/><br/>Programme Highlights <br/><br/>You’ll learn the practical skills required for working in accountancy – meaning you can hit the ground running when entering the workplace. <br/><br/>Teaching is delivered by highly qualified accounting and finance professionals. <br/><br/>Regular guest lectures from industry experts provide valuable insight into a career in accountancy. <br/><br/>We work with a small number of companies who offer an opportunity to take part in a one-year industry placement to improve your skillset. This is a highly competitive process but successful applicants will benefit from this experience. <br/><br/>Programme Details <br/><br/>Through a mixture of lectures, small group tutorials and workshops, the BAcc Accounting programme will help you develop the specialist accountancy expertise and transferable skills needed to make a positive impact in the workplace. <br/><br/>With programme content designed by experienced academics and industry professionals at the forefront of their industry, the BAcc Accountancy programme will deepen your understanding of: <br/><br/>Accountancy best practice <br/><br/>Contemporary issues in finance <br/><br/>How to establish your career in accountancy <br/><br/>The importance of continuous professional development <br/><br/>Careers <br/><br/>Graduates from the BAcc Accountancy programme have gone on to work as financial analysts, graduate accountants, credit operations advisers and tax specialists for well-known companies, including: <br/><br/>• Chivas Brothers <br/><br/>• RBS <br/><br/>• Shell <br/><br/>• NHS <br/><br/>• CBRE <br/><br/>• Sainsbury’s
Course Information
5 options available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Lanarkshire Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N400
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not Accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not Accepted
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Not Accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Not Accepted
Scottish HNC
Not Accepted
Scottish HND
Pass
Year 3 entry: HND in Accounting with AB in the Graded Unit. NextGen HND with final grade of Merit
A level
Not Accepted
T Level
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |