Overview

There is a significant shortage of accounting graduates in Ireland. As a result, our final-year students are experiencing high demand for their skill set and receiving numerous job offers both locally and nationally, which are usually secured before the completion of the programme.

Accounting (Hons) course at the Atlantic Technological University is delivered through a combination of lectures, case studies, problem-based learning and computer laboratory work. Students develop a detailed comprehension of core concepts and principles in accounting and will be able to apply this knowledge in problem-solving.

Career Opportunities

The majority of graduates from the BA (Hons) in Accounting will progress to a professional accounting qualification. Most of our graduates secure training contracts with either local or national accounting firms or in industry.As there is a significant shortage of accounting graduates in Ireland, many final-year students receive numerous offers of employment, both locally and nationally, which are usually secured before the completion of this programme.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Reporting

Business Law for Accountants

Business Mathematics and Statistics

Skills for Success

Management Accounting Fundamentals

ICT in Accounting

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

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Non-EU Visa requiring applicants: 1st May

Non-EU Non-Visa requiring applicants: 31st July

Language

English

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70

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51

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sligo, Ireland

Disciplines

Accounting View 49 other Bachelors in Accounting in Ireland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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95

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70

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51

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5.5

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General requirements

Leaving Certificate Entry Requirement: 6 subjects at 06/H7,2 subjects at H5, English or Irish at 06/H7, Maths at 06/H7 or Foundation Maths at F2
QQI/FET Major Award Required:Any
Additional QQMFET/ Requirements:Three Distinctions

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Tuition Fees

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12000 EUR / year

≈ 12000 EUR / year
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3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Sligo

Ireland

650 - 1000 EUR / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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