BAcc Accountancy
What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 57%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 45%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- Scotland: 91%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 45%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling?
The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Is BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BAcc Accountancy at University of Stirling?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.