Accountancy

The BA (Hons) Accountancy programme at the University of Dundee is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and analytical skills essential for a successful career in finance and business. Throughout the course, students will explore a broad range of topics, including management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance, and business law, enabling them to develop a well-rounded perspective on the role of accounting within organizations. The programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, providing opportunities for real-world experience through case studies, group projects, and internships where available. Emphasizing analytical thinking, problem-solving, and ethical considerations, the course prepares graduates for various professional paths, such as accounting, auditing, consultancy, and financial management. The programme's structure allows flexibility for students to tailor their learning through optional modules, fostering specialization in areas of interest. Students benefit from the expertise of academic staff who are actively engaged in research and industry practice, ensuring that the curriculum remains relevant and aligned with current trends and standards in the accounting profession. The University of Dundee offers state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms and dedicated finance labs, supporting innovative learning. Additionally, students have access to career guidance services, networking events, and professional development workshops to enhance employability. The academic journey culminates in a dissertation or major project, allowing students to demonstrate their understanding and research capabilities. Graduates of the programme are well-prepared to pursue Chartered Accountancy qualifications or continue their education at postgraduate levels. The programme also promotes critical thinking, ethical awareness, and effective communication skills, essential attributes for leadership roles in the financial sector. With its strong industry links and focus on practical skills, the BA (Hons) Accountancy at Dundee offers a solid foundation for a dynamic and rewarding career in accounting and finance.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

The fees you pay will, in most cases, depend on your current country of residence.

The fee shown is annual, and may be subject to an increase each year.

Fee category

Fees for students starting September 2015

Scottish students

£1,820 per year of study (for Sept 2014 entry). Fees for September 2015 will be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2015.

Rest of UK students

£9,000 per year, for a maximum of 3 years, even if you are studying a four year degree. See our scholarships for rest of UK applicants.

EU students

£1,820 per year of study (for Sept 2014 entry). Fees for September 2015 will be confirmed by the Scottish Government in early 2015.

Overseas students (non-EU)

£12,950 per year of study. See our scholarships for international applicants.

Not specified Start date September 2015 Course Starts in September Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Degree without Honours

If you choose to study a degree without honours, you study for three years, levels 1-3 below.

Level 1

All students studying for an Accountancy BAcc degree take a common set of modules at Level:

• Introductory Financial Accounting, where the basic concepts of accounting practices, including book-keeping and the production of external financial reports are introduced;
• Introductory Management Accounting, where students are introduced to the foundations of costing and accounting for planning and control;
• Introductory Financial Management, where foundation material on corporate financing and relevant concepts from economic theory are presented;
• Statistics, where statistical methods such as probability theory and regression analysis are presented, as well as other quantitative techniques relevant to modern business activity;
• International Business Environment, which introduces students to the relationship between firms and their immediate environment as well as discussing aspects of managerial theory and material relating to personal financial planning;
• Information Systems, which provides hands-on experience of the modern software applications relevant to accounting and business as well as introducing students to some of the theoretical concepts relevant to the processing of information in large organisations

Level 2

Level 2 of the Accountancy BAcc also consists of six modules: these are designed to build on and develop the theoretical and practical material covered at Level 1:

• Intermediate Financial Accounting, which builds on Level 1 material by introducing students to UK regulatory requirements and some key contemporary accounting issues such as accounting for goodwill;
• Intermediate Management Accounting, which develops the Level 1 material by introducing higher level concepts in costing and managerial reporting in general;
• Intermediate Financial Management, which builds on Level 1 material by introducing students to techniques used in practice to appraise financial and capital investments as well as discussing working capital management and long-term fund raising;
• Financial Decision Analysis, which introduces students to the modern techniques used in financial decision analysis, including linear programming, queuing and inventory modelling;
• Management and Information Systems, which develops some of the material from Level 1 by discussing contemporary management theory and case studies as well as developing the information technology skills and system theory introduced in Level 1;
• Business Law, which focuses on the main legal principles that affect firms' commercial activities by covering aspects of modern contract and company law as well as relevant aspects of delict, agency and commercial law

Levels 3 and 4

Performance in the first two Levels helps determine whether students are offered the chance to study for the Honours version of the degree (awarded after four years) or the non-Honours version (awarded after three years).

Students taking the non-Honours version of the degree take six modules at Level 3, most of which build directly on those taken at earlier Levels.

Honours students take twelve modules over Levels 3 and 4.

Level 3

• Advanced Financial Accounting I
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Advanced Financial Management
• Auditing
• Financial Reporting Theory
• Taxation

Level 4

Five options from:

• International Capital Markets
• Case Studies in Business Policy
• Financial Assurance And International Reporting
• Social & Environmental Accounting & Reporting
• Financial Management Theory
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Advanced Management & Information System
• Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
• Fiscal Studies

Depending on your chosen specialism, one of the following:

• Financial Accounting and International Reporting
• Financial Management Theory
• Advanced Management and Information Systems
• Practical French or German or Spanish

How you will be assessedAssessment is by a mixture of:

• coursework (for example an essay),
• computer labs,
• projects based on group assignments
• exams.

The weightings allocated to assessed coursework and the final examination vary from module to module. Typically 80% is allocated to the final exam but this is less in some modules and higher in others. In the first two years of the Accountancy BAcc, three subjects are delivered per semester, each having approximately 5 hours of classes. Consequently, there is approximately 15 hours of contact time from Monday to Friday of each week. We expect students to undertake an additional 20 hours of individual study per week to prepare for classes and revise material covered in lectures or tutorials.

Please visit the School of Business website for more information on life as a student.

Requirements

Please see our Course Webpage for Full Details

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Dundee.

Accreditation

Professional Accreditation:

ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI.