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)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
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.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A Level
CCC
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths recommended.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Pre-2017 Grading System:
B1, B1, B3, B3 at Higher Level and grade C2 in Ordinary Level Maths and English.
New Grading System:
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 recommended.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 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.
Scottish HNC
Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a B in the graded unit is achieved.
Minimum year 2
HNC
Pass HNC Accounting with grade A at SCQF Level 7 in the graded unit.
Minimum year 3
HND
Pass HND Accounting with grade B at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit(s).
These days, accounting is about so much more than crunching numbers. Accountancy is complex, and brings into play a number of expert skills.
You will learn and develop a combination of accounting, finance and other business skills including accounting techniques and policies relating to corporate finance, tax, auditing, corporate governance, management accounting, corporate reporting and statistics.
We offer tuition that is supported by experienced teaching staff with strong industry connections. Guest speakers from the public and private sectors add value to the course. In addition, transferable skills of time management, project management, communication, collection and management of data and IT skills will serve you well in the future, whatever your career choice.
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Year 1
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Introduction to the Financial Services Sector
Principles of Economics
Accounting Information Systems
1 Option
Year 2
Corporate Accounting
Business and Corporate Law
Reporting Corporate Performance
Financial Management
Management Science and Statistics
1 Option
Year 3
Advanced Corporate Reporting
Advanced Management Accounting
Corporate Financial Management
Taxation Auditing
Options
Year 4
Dissertation
3 Options
Trainee accounting roles in the public and private sector leading to a professional qualification e.g ICAS, CIMA, ACCA or CIPFA
General management opportunities
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
