BA Hons Professional Accountancy

at University of Stirling

In the first year of the degree you'll study a series of core modules to give you a grounding for subsequent stages of more advanced studies. These core modules will be in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Business Law.
 

In subsequent years, you develop a critical and analytical approach to your studies. You'll take modules in Advanced Financial Accounting, Accounting Information and Employment, and Applied Management Accounting, together with modules in Personal Financial Planning, Quantitative Methods, International Finance, and Financial Analysis, plus modules in Auditing, and Taxation. Higher-level skills of critical evaluation, analysis and synthesis are extended in the modules Issues in Accountancy and Critical Analysis of Accountancy and Finance.
 

There will be numerous opportunities to develop your work-related skills at every stage of your studies.
 

Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the current academic year (September 2021). Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
 

Year 2, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACCU9A1)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Business and Corporate Law (ACCU9L1)    20 credits
   

LAWU9L1/LAWU9T1 and LAWU9L2 may substitute for this module
 

Compulsory module

• Finance I (FINU9F3)    20 credits
   

Year 2, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Introduction to Management Accounting (ACCU9A2)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• External Reporting (ACCU9A4)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Introductory Economics (ECNU105)    20 credits
• up to 2020/1 ECNU115 was taken
   

Compulsory module

• Personal Financial Planning (FINU9PE)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions (FINU9QE)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Accounting Information and Employment (ACCU9AE)    20 credits
   

Year 3, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Applied Management Accounting (ACCU9MS)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Taxation (ACCU9TX)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Finance II (FINU9F4)    20 credits
   

Year 4, Semester 1

Compulsory module

• Advanced Financial Accounting (ACCU9AA)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Issues in Accounting (ACCU9IS)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• International Finance (FINU9FB)    20 credits
   

Year 4, Semester 2

Compulsory module

• Auditing (ACCU9A6)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Critical Analysis of Accounting & Finance Issues (ACCU9CA)    20 credits
   

Compulsory module

• Financial Analysis (FINU9SS)    20 credits
   

English language requirements
 

If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:

• IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill
• Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
• IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
• IBT TOEFL Special Home Edition 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
• Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills
• Aptis (4 skills) CEFR B2 overall and B2 in all sub-skills
• Duolingo 95 overall with a minimum of 90 in all sub-skills
• LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator -  Pass with minimum 33 in each sub-skill
   

Undergraduate
 

Direct Entry to 1st Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above from the following state boards:

• CBSE
• ISC/ICSE
• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Students from other state boards will require Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75%.
 

Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
 

Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above from the following state boards:

• CBSE
• ISC/ICSE
• Metro state boards (Delhi, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal)
   

Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
 

Please note that advanced entry options for students who have scored 35 in the International Baccalaureate or GCE A-Levels ABB in one sitting will also be considered on a case by case basis.

Overseas students (non-EU)    

2022/23 - £15,900
2023/24 - £16,400
 

You will be charged the annual fee each year when you enrol. Your fees will be held at the same level throughout your course.

If you need to take additional modules or resit modules, you will be liable for an additional fee.
 

Cost of living
If you’re domiciled in the UK, you can typically apply to your relevant funding body for help with living costs. This usually takes the form of student loans, grants or bursaries, and the amount awarded depends upon your personal circumstances and household income.
 

EU and overseas students won’t normally be able to claim living support through SAAS or other UK public funding bodies. You should contact the relevant authority in your country to find out if you’re eligible to receive support.

What jobs can you get with an Accountancy degree?
 

Accountancy offers a wide choice of careers with organisations in every field, from healthcare and sport to charities and local and national governments. Careers include:
 

• financial and management accounting
• auditing
• taxation
• consultancy
• financial services