Heriot-Watt University Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy (BA)
An intensive two year programme leading to a British university degree.
This degree programme is similar to the business administration and business & finance degrees but with a syllabus bias towards accountancy, taxation and auditing. It is suitable for anyone wishing to seek employment in an accounting enviroment, especially those who wish to train as chartered accountants via a combined employment and training contract with big accountancy firms. Successful completion of the degree also entitles the graduate to exemptions from certified accountancy exams such as those of ACCA and CIMA.
Please note: Because the early stages of the Business Administration, Business & Finance, and Accountancy degrees are identical in terms of syllabus it is easy to switch from one to the other at the end of the first semester, or even later. Experienced academic staff are on hand at the College to provide guidance with making such important decisions. Applicants should therefore not be concerned about making the wrong choice at the enrolment stage.
Course structure/syllabus
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Credit entry
Advanced entry may be granted to holders of existing business qualifications. For example, holders of a relevant HND or the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration may be admitted directly to Semester 3 (Year 2).
Courses Duration
- 2 years
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements:
Please note: Advanced entry may be granted to holders of existing business qualifications. For example, holders of relevant HNDs or the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration may be admitted directly to Level 3 (Year 2).
- 3 A levels (minimum grades C,C,D) or an equivalent overseas qualification, plus O-level English Language (or equivalent, or IELTS 6 with a score of 6 for Writing), or the West London College Diploma in Business Administration
- Year 2 entry: HND, ABE Advanced Diploma or equivalent
UKBA (United Kingdom Border Agency) Requirements:
- SELT Level B2
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Course starts
- 24th January 2012
- 31st July 2012
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy. Designatory letters: BA (Degrees awarded at a graduation ceremony at Heriot-Watt University)
NQF Level
- This course is rated on the National Qualifications Framework at NQF Level 6
Course Fee
- £ 5,940 per year
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Heriot-Watt University has been named as Scottish University of the Year 2011/12 in the Sunday Times University Guide. The Award was made on the basis of Heriot-Watt's innovation, teaching excellence and research and the employability of its graduates. Alastair McCall, Editor of The Sunday Times University Guide said: 'The University has a fine record for innovation and relevant research and its graduates are highly regarded throughout the world'.
