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Accounting and Finance

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 14/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Abertay Campus

Course summary

*Please note: This course is advanced entry to Year 2 only (depending on your qualifications). This means we cannot accept applications for Year 1. Please check the Entry Requirements tab for eligibility. Year 1 entry is available via our new BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance; N420 *

Join our professionally accredited Accounting and Finance degree and learn how to work at the financial heart of any business. Accredited by four professional bodies, this practical degree gives you all the knowledge and skills you need to start your career in accounting and finance.

We put employability at the forefront by focusing on the latest themes in financial management. You’ll have the option to study abroad and/or go on a work placement.

  • Professional body accreditation from CIMA, ACCA, AIA and ICAS.

  • International study and work placement options.

  • An enhanced CV filled with activities such as Entrepreneurial Brains Made on Campus (EMBC) in association with Germany’s Stuttgart Media University.

  • If you want to start your own business, or work as a freelancer, our business incubator, Bell Street Ventures is here to help you.

  • A flexible degree, part of a portfolio of 12 related courses covering business, accounting and marketing.

You’ll graduate with a CV packed with projects like the IBM Universities Business Challenge, and ready to start your career in accountancy, auditing or corporate finance.

You'll develop the key management skills you need to deliver a financially and environmentally sustainable performance for any organisation. And, whether your ambition is to start your own business or work for someone, your skills will be relevant all over the world.

Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't take our word for it:

  • Scotland's Top Modern University - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023).

  • UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide).

  • UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021).

Modules

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/accounting-and-finance/#modules

Assessment method

Assessment varies substantially across modules. Some modules, particularly where there is professional accreditation, have more traditional assessments such as exams. However, where we can, we like to vary the types of assessment. Therefore students can expect to create presentations, videos, posters, reports, research outputs, practical exercises, strategic papers, design processes or products and so on. As the programme has multiple options, students will be able to experience a wide range of assessments.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N400
Institution code:
A30
Campus name:
Abertay Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Year 2 - Higher National Certificate or equivalent
Year 3 - Higher National Diploma or equivalent

Please see website for accepted courses

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - BBB

Entry into Year 2 with BBB to include Accounting and Business Studies

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Business Hospitality Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Entry into Year 2 with DDD in Business (Accounting)

Scottish Higher

Course is not available for Year 1 entry in 2026/7

Scottish Advanced Higher - BBB

Entry into Year 2 to include Accounting and Business Management

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

With a minimum of H4 in 3 subjects - Business Management plus 1 other Higher Literate subject and any other Higher subject.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3

Scottish HNC - Pass

Entry into Year 2 with the following HNC:- Accounting - Graded Unit C

Scottish HND - Pass

Entry into Year 3 with the following HND:- Accounting - Graded Units CC

HNC (BTEC) - D

Entry into Year 2 with HNC (BTEC) Business (Accounting)

HND (BTEC) - D

Entry into Year 3 with BTEC HND Business (Accounting) Entry into Year 2 with BTEC HND Business

T Level - Pass (C and above)

in Core Component. Education & Early Years Legal Services Finance Accounting Management & Administration

Applicants should have National 5/GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 - Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths. Higher Applications of Maths at grade C accepted.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points

With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4

We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria.

Find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.

List of English Language Requirements https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We don't just look at your grades, admission is based on academic merit, considering personal circumstances and potential. We look for applicants to demonstrate relevant and appropriate level of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences providing an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course. For a small number of courses, additional means of assessment such as an interview or portfolio may also be required.

Learn more on the Abertay University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£16950Year 1
International£16950Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

International/EU fees are £17,950 for the following courses:-
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