Accounting

Are you detail-oriented with a keen interest in numbers and problem-solving? Would you like to develop a skill set that is essential to every business and industry?

Take a forward-thinking approach to your career on this innovative HNC Accounting program, developed by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) with input from key members of our course team. Empower yourself with essential financial and management accounting skills while integrating vital meta-skills such as self-management, social intelligence, and innovation, competencies that are crucial for success in today’s dynamic work environment.

Benefit from the streamlined structure of this ground-breaking course, which increases the size of units while decreasing the amount, reducing the frequency of assessments and enabling you to focus on deepening your comprehension of the material. Delivered using fresh and exciting new methods that reflect real-life settings and situations, cultivate important technical knowledge alongside the adaptability and critical thinking skills required to thrive in fast-paced business settings.

Prepare for a variety of accounting roles while establishing a solid foundation for ongoing academic and professional development in your field, opening up countless opportunities for personal and career growth while gaining the tools necessary to fulfil your immediate and long-term ambitions.

Module outline

Year 1 - HNC

You will study the following modules:

• Economics: an introduction (1 credit)

• Financial accounting principles (4 credits)

• Law for business: an introduction (1 credit)

• Management accounting principles (4 credits)

• Personal taxation (2 credits)

• Professional considerations in accounting (3 credits)

This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.