Accounting

Accounting is so much more than crunching numbers, it is the backbone of any business, and with the advances of technology and AI, it guarantees an exciting career.

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Degree

BA (Hons) Accounting

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 Year Pathway + 3 Year Degree

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Pathways Available

International Stage One

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Start Dates

April | January | September

On this course, you will develop your accounting, finance and general business skills, including the various techniques and policies relating to corporate finance, reporting, statistics, and governance; tax; auditing; and management accounting. In addition, you’ll gain transferable skills, such as time and project management, communication, data collection and management, as well as IT skills that will future-proof your career.

This highly regarded course is accredited by major UK accounting institutes and is designed to prepare you for a range of careers. The course is run by our experienced academic staff who have strong industry connections and invite guest speakers from the public and private sectors regularly. Edinburgh is one of the UK’s most prominent financial hubs, and thanks to Edinburgh Napier University’s industry links, you’ll be able to benefit from many internship, networking and employment opportunities.

We offer tuition that is supported by experienced teaching staff with strong industry connections. Guest speakers from the public and private sectors add value to the course.

Most importantly, this course is accredited by major UK accounting institutes including:

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)
Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy (CIPFA)
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS)
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Accreditations from these accounting bodies highlight the relevance of this course for the modern business environment.

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Important

You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.

How you’ll be taught during your degree

Class contact per module is generally 2 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial weekly. Being full-time, you’ll study three modules a trimester (six modules per year) which means an average class contact time per week of 12 hours.

Degree Assessments

A variety of essays, reports, presentations, class tests, exams, and a dissertation written in your final year.

We are a top UK Modern University for Accounting and Finance (The WUR, 2023)

We are a Top 10 UK University for Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism (Guardian GUG, 2023).

The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

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International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

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Study Route	Tuition Fees 2024-2025
International stage One (IS1)	£14,595 – £16,595
International Stage Two (IS2)	£15,195 – £15,595
Pre-Masters (International Incorporated Masters – IIM)	£8,995 – £12,095
Please note: There is an additional £210 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Edinburgh Napier University.

Scholarships

Progression scholarships available for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes*.
These are available for students from all countries and are automatic on application. ENU progression scholarships, applied to each year of study:

Undergraduate 2024-25
Biosciences……………………£3,000 per year
Business …………………….. £3,000 per year
Digital Media ……………… £3,000 per year
Engineering ……………….. £3,000 per year
Computing ………………….£3,000 per year
Mass Communications…£3,000 per year

* except BA (Hons) Business Management

To be eligible for a 2024/25 progression scholarship you must have enrolled on an ENUIC course that started in the 24/25 academic session.

Postgraduate 2024-25
Arts & Creative Industries….. £3,0000 per year
Business ………………….. £3,000 per year
Computing ………………. £3,000 per year
Healthcare ………………. £3,000 per year

* except MSc International Business Management

To be eligible for a 2024/25 progression scholarship you must have enrolled on an ENUIC course that started in the 24/25 academic session.

Up to £4,000 off tuition of your pathway programme.

Please note you’ll have to apply for a pathway scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

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