BA Accounting
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, a four-year undergraduate programme. Core topics include Accounting, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Entrepreneurship. The curriculum covers financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and corporate governance, with a final-year Dissertation or Applied Honours Project. The programme scored 100% for overall satisfaction in the 2026 National Student Survey.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BCCC A level: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. T Level: Merit
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What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 93%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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.
Modules
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Introduction to the Financial Services Sector
- Principles of Economics
- Accounting Information Systems
- Applied Skills for Business
- Corporate Accounting
- Business and Corporate Law
- Reporting Corporate Performance
- Financial Management
- Data Analysis
- Advanced Corporate Reporting
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Corporate Financial Management
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Dissertation / Applied Honours Project
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Behavioural Studies
- Exploring Entrepreneurship
- Intercultural Organisational Management
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Planning Personal Finance
- Wealth Management
- Business and Management Challenges
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Starting a New Business
- Corporate Risk Management
- Innovations in Management Accounting
- Current Issues in Finance
- International Accounting
- Regulatory Risk Management
- Management of Financial Institutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Accounting at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £40,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Accounting.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Accounting at Edinburgh Napier University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Accounting at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BA Accounting at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption 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 Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) 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.
Does BA Accounting at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Accounting at Edinburgh Napier University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.