University College Cork · Cork, Ireland

BSc Accounting

Campus Bachelor Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Bachelor

Credits

509

Starts

4 years

Introduction

BSc Accounting is a 4 years Bachelor program taught at University College Cork, Cork, Ireland. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options. To successfully obtain BSc Accounting from University College Cork you are required to complete 509 credit hours. After completion of BSc Accounting you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Finance Analyst, Accountant, Educationist.

The BSc Accounting is a distinctive broad business degree. It is unique in that it prepares students for a career in business and finance and for the pursuit of a professional accounting qualification, to further enhance career progression in business. Students have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects including finance, law, management, economics, information systems, accounting, marketing and statistics.

The programme is delivered by top-tier, friendly and supportive lecturers. Lecturers include experienced academics and professionals; who have worked in a variety of major accounting firms, financial institutions and leading industrial companies. Some lecturers also teach at professional accounting level for the main professional accounting bodies. They have PhDs and are research active in UCC. Lecturers also consult for industry and publish regularly in international journals that are pertinent to industry and practice.

The programme boasts relatively small class sizes (approximately 70 students). This creates a student-friendly environment in which students benefit from high levels of guidance, support and peer networking, forming an excellent foundation for the development of life skills, critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork.

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in BSc Accounting at University College Cork for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by University College Cork.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University College Cork as pre-requiste for admission in BSc Accounting.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants should apply directly through the CAO, include a statement of interest and may be called for interview. Leaving Certificate Maths is recommended. Approximately four places are available on this programme for mature applicants.

Courses Units

You need to complete 509 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.ucc.ie/en/ck202/

More Information

While BSc accounting is a business degree, many students choose to pursue a professional accountancy qualification upon graduation because of the significant associated benefits. a professional accounting qualification training contract can open a wide range of different opportunities in a variety of sectors and geographical locations. the training contract provides them with insights into many different businesses/industries and the wide range of roles available within an accounting practice. this experience along with the technical knowledge and professional qualification can accelerate their career in their chosen field.