Study location	Ireland, ATU Letterkenny
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BBus(Hons) (Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting)
Course code	0068/0055

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ. More Details The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+ or TOEFL 69+ Minimum 5.5 with no less than 5 in any of the components. More Details Here

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Overview

There is a growing shortage of accountants in Ireland. Accountants, Auditors, and Tax professionals are consistently on the Irish government’s critical skills shortage list. Our Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting degree adds up to a successful career in the world of accounting and finance. Few careers can be more fulfilling or exciting than accountancy.

This three year programme provides graduates with the necessary skills to reach the very top of their profession.

Our accounting courses attract the maximum exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including ICA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA (subject to annual review). Graduates will also have the opportunity to progress onto the MA in Accounting which offers even further significant exemptions.

NEW A one year optional work placement is available to students who have successfully completed 120 credits after Year 2 (min GPA 50%). The work placement will provide learners with the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in an accounting environment.

Covering modules such as Data Analytics, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Tax, Computerised Accounts, Auditing and Finance, graduates pursue careers in variety of specialisms including Accounting, Taxation, Banking and FinTech.

Holders of the Diploma for Accounting Technicians Qualification get advanced entry into Year 2 of this programme.

The Bachelor of Business Hons Accounting (AU300) Degree meets the registration requirements set down in the Teaching Council [Registration] Regulations in respect of the curricular subject of ‘Accounting’. Contact the Teaching Council directly to confirm.

Career opportunities

The main employers are:

Accountancy Practice

Large multinational

Public Service

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Banking

Financial Services / FinTech

Qualified Accountant(ICA,CPA,ACCA,CIMA)

Taxation