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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 4,275 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 16,400

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Queen’s University Belfast

    Queen’s University Belfast was first known as the Queen’s University in Ireland. It received its Royal Charter from Queen Victoria in 1845. From the very beginning it was a non-denominational institution, and was intended as an alternative to Trinity College Dublin, which was specifically an Anglican institution. This early incarnation of the University was composed […]

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    Course Summary

    The Accounting BSc at Queen’s University Belfast is ideal for students who will be entering the profession of accounting. It conveys not just the mathematical, statistical and other theoretical components of the discipline but also a wide range of practical and professional skills designed to make your transition to the working world a smooth and easy one.

    You’ll have the opportunity to specialise as well, making a special study of subjects like Taxation, Finance, Auditing, Management Accounting or Financial Accounting. You can add to your special expertise by taking advantage of opportunities for a local or overseas professional placement, study abroad period, or other opportunities to make your education more reflective of today’s globalised financial sphere.

    You will also qualify for several examination exemptions because the program is accreted by organisations such as the ACCA, CIMA, CAI and the IVAEW, some of the most important professional organisations for accounting in the UK.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    Year 1 Modules:

    • Statistical Methods
    • Principles of Economics
    • Introductory Management Accounting
    • Introductory Financial Accounting
    • Introduction to Legal Study and Basic Contract Law
    • Accounting Information Systems

    Year 2 Modules:

    • Managerial Economics
    • Managerial Behaviour
    • Management Accounting
    • Financial Market Theory
    • Financial Decision-making
    • Financial Accounting
    • Data Analysis and Optimisation

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Taxation
    • Law of Business Organisations
    • Auditing and Accountability
    • Advanced Management Accounting
    • Issues in Not-for-Profit and Public Sector Accounting
    • Supply Chain Management
    • Advanced Financial Accounting

    Learning & Teaching

    Classes at the Management School at Queen’s University Belfast take advantage of a wide range of stare of the art facilities. These will include classes using Bloomberg terminals and the simulated Trading Room at Riddel Hall. Classes will include lectures, guest speakers, and a range of software related practical sessions. You will also have access to peer mentoring assistance from 3rd year students in the same or closely related programs.

    In addition, the school’s Placement Office will be happy to help arrange an optional placement year after the second year of the program. This will help you develop professional skills and will be a significant bonus to your CV.

    Career Possiblities

    Graduates of Queen’s University’s Accounting BSc course have a wide range of career development options, including going on to higher level research or degree programs or sitting exams for certification with various accountancy bodies. Graduates have typically found roles such as Banker, Financial Controller, Researcher, Forensic Accountant Auditor, Advisor, Management Accountant and Financial Accountant with employers including the Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank, Baker Tilley Mooney Moore, BDO, Deloitte, KPMG and PwC.

    Entry Credit

    Entry Requirements for UK and EU-nationals

    Queen’s University Belfast’s Accounting BSc program typically requires applicants to have 3 A Levels at AAB, as well as a GCSE Mathematics grade of B or better. Alternatively, an Access Course score of 75% or better can fill in for the GCSE Maths requirement.

    Entry Requirements for overseas (non-EU) students

    International students must be fluent in written and spoken English. This can be demonstrated with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (and no segment scoring below 5.5), or one of a number of equivalent qualifications.

    They must also have academic accreditation equivalent to that required for UK and EU students. Details can be found here.

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