BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance

This course is a redevelopment of our existing Accounting, Economics and Finance degrees to give students more flexibility and a broader range of career options. The course is subject to QQI validation.

About this Course

This accountancy and finance degree is about much more than just the numbers. It will give you the technical skills you need but also the ability to think critically and creatively to understand how an organisation can succeed. It features a blend of specialised accounting and finance subjects together with general business subjects. In the first year, you will study a broad range of accountancy, finance, and business modules. In the second year, you will choose either finance or accountancy streams and study modules based on these specialist streams.

The course will help you understand the relationships between finance and other business disciplines. You will develop a critical and methodical approach to problem-solving and decision-making in a financial context and develop the ability to interpret and communicate financial and other information. The broader business viewpoint of the course will give you an excellent foundation in leadership and management and give you the broad perspective necessary for the modern interconnected business world.

Course Structure and Award

This undergraduate course is a three-year honours degree. The course is run over 6 semesters with continuous assessment held throughout the course and examinations at the end of each semester. On completion, you will receive a QQI BA (Honours) Degree in Accounting and Finance at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.