Programme Overview

Accountancy is a rewarding and challenging career with opportunities in every type of industry. Accountants look behind the figures to help the organisation understand how they can grow and succeed. The BA (Honours) in Accounting will provide you with the knowledge and skills for a career in accountancy, taxation, finance and related fields. The course covers the essential elements of accounting and also helps you understand how accounting supports the wider business. The programme will give you a thorough understanding of the theory and practice of professional accountancy and will also give you communication and other skills which will benefit your career.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Understand the theory and practice of accounting.
• Develop your skills and knowledge in all areas of business.
• Be able to pursue a career in general management, accountancy, taxation or related fields.

Course Structure and Award

This 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. The course has a common first year with most BA (Honours) Degrees in the School of Business. On completion you will receive a HETAC BA (Honours) Degree in Accounting at level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications.

Career Prospects

Graduates enter the business world at trainee accountant or junior manager level. Graduates from this course have gone on to work in all the major accountancy firms. The programme provides a fast track into the accountancy profession with significant exemptions from the professional accountancy body examinations.

Further Study Options

Upon successful completion of the BA (Honours) in Accounting, graduates can progress to postgraduate programmes at level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications or pursue a professional accountancy qualification.

Professional Recognition

Graduates may apply for substantial exemptions from all the major professional accounting and taxation bodies. These include:

• Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA)

Who is the Course for?

The course is for school leavers, mature students and graduates of FETAC level 5/6 programmes.

Course Fees

This course qualifies under the Free Fees Initiative, Higher Education Grants Scheme and the VEC Scholarship Scheme.

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements are a grade C3 or above in two Higher level subjects, together with a D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) in four subjects. A minimum of grade D3 (Higher or Ordinary level) must be obtained in English & Mathematics. Mature applicants, applicants with a disability or those applying through the DARE or HEAR access schemes should consult our DARE and HEAR webpage

Programme Modules

View our Module Descriptor for more information on the modules in this course.