Overview

The Accounting(Hons) BSc degree from Queen's University Belfast focusses on the communication of economic information, often referred to as the language of business. Accounting information is critical for both internal decision-making and providing information about the position and performance of the organisation to external stakeholders.

Key content areas include, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Finance, with increasing specialisation in Accounting Technologies, Ethics and Sustainability Reporting – matching developments in the accountancy profession. This degree also embeds a range of skills expected of a future accounting professional, including critical thinking, communication, ethical decision-making, leadership and team work.

Career opportunities:

Those pursuing a career in Accounting should enjoy working with numbers, be effective communicators and work well with people as they will have to analyse and interpret financial information to meet the needs of different users, including managers and investors. Accountants must be prepared to take on challenges and be able to adapt to a constantly changing and dynamic business environment.

Normally the majority of our students become qualified accountants. However, many of the skills that students will acquire during their studies at Queen’s will be of great value in different career and life situations. Core transferable skills include the ability to learn independently, problem solve, understand financial information and work productively as part of a team.

Typical career destinations of graduates include: Financial accountant Management accountant Manager Analyst Auditor Advisor/Consultant Forensic accountant Researcher Financial controller Partner Banker

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law of Business Organisations
Advanced Management Accounting
Management Accounting
Financial Decision Making
Data Analysis and Optimisation
Supply Chain Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Accounting International Business View 431 other Bachelors in Accounting in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level requirements

AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H2H3H3H3H3H3 + if not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O3 in Mathematics

Access Course

Successful completion of Access Course with an average of 75% + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6 or equivalent in Access Course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

34 points overall, including 6,6,5 at Higher Level + if not offered at Higher Level then Standard Level grade 5 in Mathematics or GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

BTEC Level 3 Extended/National Extended Diploma

QCF BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits at Level 3), with overall grades D*D*D + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.
RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) at Level 3), with overall grades D*D*D + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree + GCSE Mathematics grade B/6.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20800 GBP / year

≈ 20800 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Additional Details

Northern Ireland (NI) £4,750
Republic of Ireland (ROI) £4,750

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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