BAcc Accounting
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BAcc (Hons) in Accounting BAcc (Hons), an accounting degree focused on financial and management accounting, taxation, auditing, and financial management. This four-year undergraduate programme offers an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. Accelerated entry Direct entry to Year 2 (with an appropriate HNC) and Year 3 (with an appropriate HND) may be possible. Year 3 entry to this UWS programme is also offered at Ayrshire College, South Lanarkshire College and New College Lanarkshire under our college partnership agreements. Please note that these routes are only open to students who have completed an HND in Accounting at those institutions. Students wishing to complete the Honours year will be required to attend either the Paisley or Lanarkshire campuses. Delivery update Lanarkshire Campus As part of our portfolio review process, the BA Business is being phased out at our Lanarkshire campus. For those seeking September 2026 entry at our Lanarkshire campus, there will only be advanced entry to Year 3 for suitably qualified individuals. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBBBB (135 UCAS Tariff points) plus SQA National 5 (B), Intermediate 2 (B) or Standard Grade (Credit) in Maths OR Nat 5 C and/or Application of Maths; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) plus National 5 Maths at Grade B; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Routes for All LEAPS; A levels: Standard Entry Requirements: AAB (136 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: Standard Entry requirements: H1H1H2H2 plus Maths at Ordinary Level; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Humanities (BBB); BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM | Year 2 -- SQA Advanced Highers: BBB (144 UCAS Tariff points) including Accounting or relevant subject experience; A-Levels: AAA (144 UCAS Tariff points) including Accounting or relevant subject experience; T Level: Full T Level with Grade D in Accounting or relevant subject; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points plus relevant subject experience; HNC: Accounting with A in Graded Unit; Next Gen HNC: Accounting with final grade of Merit | Year 3 -- HND: Accounting with AB in Graded Unit/ Next Gen HN with Merit
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 42%
- Gained a higher qualification: 7%
- Left higher education: 50%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- London: 1%
- Scotland: 97%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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.
- Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Accounting.
What do graduates of BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) 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. Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
Does BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BAcc Accounting at University of the West of Scotland?
42% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.