Accounting
University of the West of ScotlandAccounting BAcc is an undergraduate degree at University of the West of Scotland, based in Cumbernauld, taught full-time over 1-2 years.
About this course
Businesses rely on accountants to help them make informed financial decisions that contribute to their success. Studying this programme will equip you with the know-how to play a part in this.
The Bachelor of Accountancy (BAcc) programme will equip you with the skills needed for a successful career in accountancy. Covering a full range of accountancy subjects and with an emphasis on the practical aspects of accounting, you’ll gain the knowledge and experience needed to help everything add up in the workplace.
Programme Highlights
You’ll learn the practical skills required for working in accountancy – meaning you can hit the ground running when entering the workplace.
Teaching is delivered by highly qualified accounting and finance professionals.
Regular guest lectures from industry experts provide valuable insight into a career in accountancy.
We work with a small number of companies who offer an opportunity to take part in a one-year industry placement to improve your skillset. This is a highly competitive process but successful applicants will benefit from this experience.
Programme Details
Through a mixture of lectures, small group tutorials and workshops, the BAcc Accounting programme will help you develop the specialist accountancy expertise and transferable skills needed to make a positive impact in the workplace.
With programme content designed by experienced academics and industry professionals at the forefront of their industry, the BAcc Accountancy programme will deepen your understanding of:
Accountancy best practice
Contemporary issues in finance
How to establish your career in accountancy
The importance of continuous professional development
Careers
Graduates from the BAcc Accountancy programme have gone on to work as financial analysts, graduate accountants, credit operations advisers and tax specialists for well-known companies, including:
• Chivas Brothers
• RBS
• Shell
• NHS
• CBRE
• Sainsbury’s
Study Options
This course is available in 5 study options:
Duration: 1-2 Years
Qualification: BAcc
Location: Cumbernauld
Duration: 1-2 Years
Qualification: BAcc
Location: East Kilbride
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BAcc (Hon)
Location: Paisley
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BAcc (Hon)
Location: Hamilton
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: BAcc
Location: Ayr
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Accountancy - BAcc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1-2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Cumbernauld
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ