This course will increase your competence in financial and management accounting. It will help you gain relevant employment and/or progress to HND or degree-level study.
This course will be delivered on campus.
Start date – August 2026
End date – June 2027
SCQF Level - 7
Mode – Full time
Duration - 1 year
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The course includes aspects of financial accounting principles, management accounting principles, professional considerations in accounting, accountant in the business environment.
You’ll get a good grounding in accounting practice and business principles. Experienced lecturers with a wide range of industry experience will support and guide you throughout the course.
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
There is a high level of teaching in a really good environment.
Alasdair West, HNC Accounting
The course is providing me with life skills that I can take forward into the world of work.
Donna Pringle, HNC Accounting
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
Education: HND accounting at West Lothian College or university.
The course allows direct entry to Heriot Watt University to second year on the MA in accountancy and finance.
Employment: posts such as trainee accountant or accounts technician and other roles within accounting/business.
If you have included work experience as part of your application, an interview will be required; otherwise, no interview is required for this course.
There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more
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