Accounting BAcc (Hons)

Prepare to meet the challenges of a career in accountancy

The BAcc Accounting provides thorough training for a career in accountancy - including financial and management accounting, taxation and audit.

CEOs and boards rely on accountants to help them to make informed financial decisions that contribute to the future success of their organisation and you can play a part in this.

With an emphasis on the practical aspects of accountancy, you will gain the mix of skills, knowledge and experience needed for a stimulating and rewarding career in accountancy.

The BAcc Accounting is accredited by all the major accountancy bodies including: 

• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)

Year 1:  Applicants must have completed the Certificate of General Secondary Education plus a relevant Foundation programme or Diploma Year 2:  Community College Diploma

If you do not fall into any of the categories above you will need to provide proof of your English language ability through the International English Language Test System (IELTS) or the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Duo Lingo

For 2022-23 entry, the University has approved the use of the online Duolingo English test as evidence of English language ability. UWS will accept an overall score between 90-115 with no component score below 90.

Placement Opportunities

You will have the option to undertake a one-year placement during your course. This can either occur between the second and third year, or the third and fourth year. Placements provides essential practical experience and can boost your job prospects upon graduation.

Placement providers include:

• Lenovo / BNP Paribas / TUV SUD / Chivas Brothers

A placement year gave me the opportunity to gain invaluable experience within a large Finance department...when I got my degree I was successful in securing a permanent position within the company.

Nichola McGinlay, UWS Accounting graduate and business analyst

Study abroad

Broaden your horizons, learn a new language and prepare for the best international opportunities available with study abroad at UWS.

Career Prospects

JOBS

UWS accountancy graduates have made careers in accountancy, finance, and general business management.

Previous graduates have gone on to work with well-known employers including:

• Chivas Brothers
• HMRC
• Glasgow Airport
• National Australia Group
• RBS
•  Shell
• CBRE
• NHS
• Sainsbury’s

Graduates are currently working in roles including:

• financial analysts
• graduate accountants
• credit operations advisers
• tax specialists

Further Study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to an MSc, PhD or teaching qualification.