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BA in Accounting

  • Start date:   September 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 9
  • Course Type:   Full-time

BA in Accounting

Napier’s Accounting course is ideal for anyone aspiring to build a successful career in accounting, finance, or business management. It enables you to progress directly from your HND into Year 3 of the university degree. The course is delivered at West Lothian College, allowing you to continue your studies in a familiar and supportive environment while gaining a university degree from Edinburgh Napier University.

Start date – September 2025

End date – May 2026

SCQF Level – 9

Mode – Full-time

On this course, you will gain a strong foundation in financial management, taxation, auditing, and corporate reporting, while developing the analytical, technical, and professional skills required for a wide range of careers in the accounting and finance sectors. The course also provides a clear pathway to professional body accreditation.

Designed to ensure a smooth transition from college to university-level study, the programme also offers the opportunity to progress to Honours level at Edinburgh Napier University’s Business School upon successful completion.

  • What the course includes

    The BA in Accounting (West Lothian College) course offers you the opportunity to build on your HND studies and progress directly into Year 3 of Edinburgh Napier University’s Accounting degree.

    The course combines practical knowledge and analytical skills to prepare you for a successful career in accounting, finance, and business management. You will study a range of advanced modules designed to deepen your understanding of financial management, auditing, taxation, and corporate reporting. The programme also focuses on developing your problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills through real-world business scenarios and case studies.

    Modules include:

    • Corporate Financial Management
    • Advanced Management Accounting
    • Taxation
    • Advanced Corporate Reporting
    • Auditing
    • Corporate Risk Management

Why choose this course

You will study this course on the West Lothian College campus, making it ideal for students who wish to continue their studies locally while benefiting from Edinburgh Napier University’s full range of resources and facilities, including libraries, computer labs, sports facilities, and the student union.

Throughout the course, you will develop a strong mix of accounting, finance, and business skills, learning key techniques and policies related to corporate finance, taxation, auditing, corporate governance, management accounting, and corporate reporting. You will also gain practical experience in using relevant IT systems and build a solid understanding of economics and the wider business environment.

Entry Requirements

To start this course in Year 3, you must have an SQA HND in Accounting and Finance with grades BB at SCQF Level 8, or an equivalent qualification.

Interview Arrangements

This course can only be applied for through UCAS via Edinburgh Napier University’s website.

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Interview questions that may be asked for consideration-

  • Why have you chosen to study Accounting and how does it fit with your future career goals?
  • What skills and knowledge from your HND do you think will help you succeed in this course?
  • What area of accounting or finance interests you the most, and why?
  • How do you manage your time and stay organised when working on several tasks or deadlines?
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