University of West of Scotland

Course Details

BAcc Hons. Accounting

Course Description

The programme covers the full range of accountancy subjects. You will acquire the necessary specialist and generic transferable skills essential for your accountancy career. A variety of teaching and learning approaches are used, with emphasis on teaching towards practical aspects of accounting. Modules are delivered by highly-qualified accounting and finance professionals and academics. Guest speakers also form part of the programme to further deepen your understanding of the subject. Representatives from CIMA and ACCA have recently spoken with students about career opportunities and professional accreditation while Martin Stewart, Senior Manager at MacQuarie Asset Leasing (UK) Limited delivered a lecture on corporate and asset finance.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
4year

Career outcomes

Our graduates are prepared for successful careers in accountancy and finance as well as general business and management. UWS graduates have secured employment with companies including Chivas Brothers, HMRC, Glasgow Airport, National Australia Group, RBS, Shell, CBRE, the NHS and Sainsbury’s.




BAcc Hons. Accounting University of West of Scotland