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Bachelor of Accounting and Finance
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
An honours accounting degree recognised by the main Irish professional accountancy bodies.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Accounting and Finance can develop the ability to analyse organisational and market information
- Evaluate financial and operational decisions
- Communicate recommendations and consider responsible business practices. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Professional accountancy
- Accounting
- Banking
- Financial services
- Postgraduate study in accounting
- Finance or business
Curriculum
- Accounting is the main strand
- Studied alongside finance and economics. First year introduces accounting and finance fundamentals with no prior knowledge needed. The degree runs three years
- Or four with optional placement or Erasmus/study abroad.
Entry requirements
Academic
- School-leaving qualification such as Scottish Highers BBBB (BCCC minimum)
- A-level BCC
- IB Diploma 28 points or BTEC DMM
- Varying by course
- India Standard XII 60%
- Advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 with HNC/HND or equivalent. Course pages state the exact entry requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school leaving qualification (Scottish Highers, A-levels, IB, BTEC or equivalent international qualification, Country-specific), Advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 with HNC/HND or equivalent (shortens degree to as little as 2 years).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening
- PTE Academic 18 reading
- Cambridge 20 speaking
- Oxford Test of English 17 writing
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Qualifications
- Personal Statement
- Reference Details
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements and the UCAS equal-consideration deadline of 13 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Apply through UCAS. Provide a personal statement
- Reference
- Qualifications
- Transcripts
- English proof and passport. Interview or portfolio requests follow where required. On an offer
- Pay the non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
- 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
- 827 plus outstanding fees.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,950 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Craiglockhart Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | The Business School |
| Department | Department of Accounting and Finance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 240 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,950 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5), TOEFL iBT 80 (min 17 listening, PTE Academic 18 reading, Cambridge 20 speaking, Oxford Test of English 17 writing.