Employers find that our Accounting and Finance graduates add significant and immediate value to their organisations because of the dynamic combination of accounting, finance and management subjects which are taught on this degree.

This accountancy course is consistently high in the rankings for graduate employment as shown on the 2012 subject rankings in the Complete University Guide. It is also the only Accounting and Finance degree in Scotland which has a year-long salaried placement. Many of our students do so well in their placements that their placement employer offers them a job with the organisation after graduation.

The degree has been developed in such a way as to ensure that, when you graduate, you are a well rounded and effective accountant with strong interpersonal skills. The results have been striking, with our graduates securing employment with many leading financial organisations.

We have established close links with professional accounting bodies and employers, which ensures our course is relevant for today's accounting profession. On accounting modules you will benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our teaching staff who are all Chartered Accountants, many have qualified with one of the Big Four Firms: Deloitte, Ernst & Young, KPMG and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Stage 1

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Personal and Business Finance
• Management Concepts
• Introductory Economics
• People Management
• Business Law
• Business Ethics

Stage 2

• External Reporting
• Financial Decision-Making
• Management and Cost Accounting
• Finance for Business Decisions
• Quantitative Business Techniques
• Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship: Foundation
• Business Information Systems
• Advanced Business Law

Stage 3

•  Placement - plus two modules
  • Theory of Auditing
  • Practice of Auditing
  • Placement
• Non-placement route - continuing students
  • Literature Project
  • Theory of Auditing
  • Practice of Auditing
  • Corporate Governance
  • New Business Project
  • The Economic Environment
  • Money and Financial Markets
• Non-placement route - advanced entry students
  • External Reporting
  • Financial Decision-Making
  • Management and Cost Accounting
  • Finance for Business Decisions
  • Literature Project
  • Theory of Auditing
  • Practice of Auditing
  • Money and Financial Markets

Stage 4

• Management Accounting Decision-Making and Control
• Personal and Business Taxation
• Financial Reporting Issues and Applications
• Financial Accounting for Groups and Companies
• Management Accounting Issues and Applications
• Corporate and Capital Taxes
• Corporate Ethics
• Corporate Financial Management

SQA Higher: BBBB

GCE A level: BCC

Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2B2B2

IB Diploma: 28 points

Alternative qualifications: Equivalent overseas qualifications and some access programmes will be considered. Entry to year 2 for relevant HND qualifications

Degree Link Programme: A relevant HND from one of our partner FE colleges may be considered for year 3 entry. Students will follow the Non-placement route in year 3.

Candidates for whom English is not their first language must be able to demonstrate a suitable level in written and spoken English. This is demonstrated by providing an IELTS certificate (minimum score of 6.0 required) or equivalent.

* 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.

Placement

Unique amongst Accounting and Finance degrees in Scotland, this course has a one year (minimum 48 weeks) paid work placement in year 3. Placements are in an accounting or finance position within, for example, a professional accounting firm or the accounting department in a wide range of companies including those in the financial services sector. On placement, there is further development of academic knowledge by studying two modules in auditing by distance learning.

Professional Accreditation

The Honours degree is fully accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland and excellent exemptions are given by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and the Association of International Accountants.

Accreditation and exemptions for students who entered the degree in years 2 or 3 are considered on an individual basis by the professional bodies.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England - http://www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk/
• Wales - http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk/
• Northern Ireland - http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk/

Scholarships

• Information on Business, Management and Accounting Scholarships

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

All applicants must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.

Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.

Graduates from this degree have excellent prospects and are in demand by employers, including the Big Four accountancy firms, multinational companies in a wide range of industries, investment fund managers and banks. Possible careers for graduates are in areas such as financial and management accountancy, auditing, taxation and corporate finance.