BAcc Accountancy & Finance: University of Glasgow

About the programme

Accountancy is the process by which financial information about a business is recorded, classified, summarised, interpreted and communicated.

The BAcc is offered in five Honours variants, all of which follow a common core that covers the developments in the theory and applications of financial and accountancy knowledge:

• Accountancy
• Accountancy with Finance
• Accountancy with Languages
• Accountancy with International Accounting
• Joint Honours in Accountancy and Economics.

Special features

• The programme is recognised by all the main professional accounting bodies through accreditation status. Many graduates successfully complete professional examinations after graduation.
• You have the option of completing one of the BAcc variants which allows a degree of specialisation and the opportunity to study with languages and economics.
• A major feature of the teaching on the BAcc degree is our use of external tutors for some of the main accountancy courses. These professional accountants will lead tutorials, offering you the opportunity to learn from, and discuss issues with, professional accountants.
• Accounting and finance is innovative in its curriculum development and assessment. For example, a service-based course, Accounting and civic responsibility, has been pioneered, which allows you to become involved in community service while studying accounting.

Career prospects

In addition to careers in one of the branches of the accounting profession, the BAcc provides many other career opportunities. The study of accountancy and finance provides a sound understanding of the workings of the business world and is therefore a firm foundation on which to base careers in business management and the financial services sector. The analytical and communication skills that are essential to accounting and finance are also recognised as important attributes for careers in many other areas and there are therefore job opportunities in many fields for successful graduates.

Entry requirements

Typical offer

• Highers: AAABB/AAAA (first sitting); AAABBB (two sittings)
• A-levels: AAB (first sitting); AAA (two sittings)
• IB: 34 points