Gain a solid grounding in finance and accounting areas of business. Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in accounting, finance and many other sectors.
Accounting and finance professionals are important to almost all functions of business. You’ll learn how to apply your numerical abilities to real-life situations.
Year 1
Your first year covers the fundamentals of economics, finance and accounting. These core principles will give you context for the rest of your course. Youll also learn about business as part of society, and the related social and envir...
Gain a solid grounding in finance and accounting areas of business. Develop the knowledge and skills for a career in accounting, finance and many other sectors.<br/><br/>Accounting and finance professionals are important to almost all functions of business. You’ll learn how to apply your numerical abilities to real-life situations.<br/><br/>Year 1<br/>Your first year covers the fundamentals of economics, finance and accounting. These core principles will give you context for the rest of your course. Youll also learn about business as part of society, and the related social and environmental responsibilities.<br/><br/>Year 2<br/>Continue to specialise in accounting and finance. Compulsory units will equip you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need for a financial career. You’ll also be able to choose from a range of optional units. These let you explore other areas of interest.<br/><br/>Final year<br/>Focus on advanced level accounting and/or finance and explore other areas of interest.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C120
Institution Code
B16
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
D:39
Typical offer: A pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 39 credits achieved at Distinction including at least 12 credits achieved at Distinction from Mathematics units.
36
Typical offer: 36 points overall and 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in either HL Mathematics. Standard Level in Mathematics You may also be considered if you are taking Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches alongside a highly numerate Higher Level subject (such as Physics). In this case the typical offer is 36 points overall with 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects and 7 in Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. We do not accept Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretations for this course. Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 or 7, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in either HL Mathematics.
D*DD
Typical offer: D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification. We prefer BTEC qualifications in Business, but you can also be considered if you are studying qualifications in Engineering or Science. In this case we would expect you to demonstrate evidence of strong essay-based skills, such as strong GCSE performance in English and humanities subjects.
A,A
Typical offer: AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics. We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAA in their Highers.
A*,A,A
A*,A*,B
Typical offer A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A in Mathematics. Contextual offer AAB or A*BB in three A levels including B in Mathematics. A level - Alternative offer AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.
Distinction* and A* plus A at A level D* overall with grade A* in the core component in an Accounting or Finance T Level plus grade A in A level Mathematics. You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your T Level qualification. We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Accounting or Finance. Your GCSE profile is important in selection for this course - see the GCSE section for more details. Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part of the admissions process.
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