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Accountancy (Hons), B.A.

  • Application Deadline
  • 48 months
    Duration
Glasgow Caledonian University
University rank #601 (WUR) Glasgow, United Kingdom
BA Accountancy (Hons) of  Glasgow Caledonian University focuses on practical content and your future employability. Along with all aspects of accountancy, you'll study topics in economics, law and management.
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Overview

Professional accountants prepare financial statements and record business transactions; they also use information systems to track financial performance and participate in mergers and acquisitions and the governance of organisations.

A high number of our graduates are employed by major accountancy firms and blue-chip organisations, often overseas, such as Grant Thornton, KPMG, Baker Tilly and Ernst & Young. Others secure training contracts and many undertake further professional study. Our graduates are exempt from a number of professional examinations. Learn more at the Accountancy (Hons)  program of Glasgow Caledonian University.

Your career

A high number of our graduates are employed by major accountancy firms, public sector organisations and blue chip organisations, sometimes overseas, such as Grant Thornton, KPMG, Baker Tilly, Ernst and Young, Arnold Clark and Audit Scotland. Others secure training contracts and most undertake further professional study. Our graduates are exempt from a number of professional examinations.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the main UK professional accountancy bodies including ICAS, ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA.

Detailed Programme Facts

  • Programme intensity Full-time
    • Full-time duration 48 months
  • Languages
    • English
  • Delivery mode
    On Campus

Programme Structure

Courses Included:
  • Financial and Management Accounting and supporting business subjects
  • Ethics and Responsible Leadership
  • Corporate Finance
  • Public Sector Accounting
  •  Management 
  • Financial Accounting

English Language Requirements

You need the following IELTS score:

  • Minimum required score:

    6

    The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.

General Requirements

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Year 1
  • SQA Higher: ABBBB including English and Maths
  • A Level: BCC PLUS GCSE Maths and English at B/6
  • ILC Higher: H1, H2, H2, H3, H3, including English and Maths at H2 or above
  • IB Diploma: 26 points must include Maths
  • BTEC : Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business at DMM PLUS GCSE Maths and English at B/6

Studyportals Tip: Students should consider taking one of the Pre-Bachelor's below. these courses will be necessary if:

  • You are considered ineligible for admission
  • You need to improve your academic, study, research or language skills

Tuition Fee

  • International

    12250 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 12250 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.

  • EU/EEA

    1820 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the original amount of 1820 GBP per year and a duration of 48 months.
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  • RUK: £9250

Living costs for Glasgow

  • 620 - 1020 GBP/month
    Living Costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We provide high-quality education for a fair price; as the University for the Common Good, we are committed to offering accessible higher education for talented students by keeping our tuition fees low and providing a generous scholarship package of over £2.5 million per year.

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

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