Part-qualified and newly qualified accountants are Scotland's most sought-after employees, according to recent research from Hays. The average salary for an accountant in Scotland is £37,500. This course offers a direct route to a degree programme taught in our campus in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland. This course gives you skills, theory and an insight into the industry, and sets you on the path to a career in accounting and finance.
Qualification
HNC (SCQF Level 7)
Study mode
Multiple Available
Start date
26/08/2024
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to develop their career in accountancy. It will suit school leavers or those looking to change career or progress into the industry.
You will gain the skills and knowledge required for working within an accounting environment or if progressing to an HND Accounting. You will learn about financial accounting and recording financial information.
You will learn through work placement, group work, lectures, industry visits and a variety of guest speakers.
You may apply for direct entry to the 2nd year of the HND in Accounting on successful achievement of the HNC with a minimum of 14 credits, which must include all mandatory units.
Ongoing assessment through a range of practical activities, observations, candidate folios, self-evaluation, presentations, planning and review using secure SQA assessment support packs. Towards the end of the HNC or the first year of the HND you will complete a graded unit examination.
There is a demand for accountants in many different sectors, and this course will help you on your way towards a professional qualification. You can study at South Lanarkshire College up to degree-level under our partnership agreement with the University of the West of Scotland.
This is a popular route to degree-level study with the support of a college learning environment and you will be taught by our multi-talented industry experts and Chartered Accountants. You will gain experience through the work placement module, from visits to local Accounting firms and from a variety of guest speakers.
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We encourage you to apply early as places fill quickly.
This general accounting award is for those wishing to gain employment, or who are currently employed, in roles such as accounts assistant, trainee accountant, finance assistant, book-keeper or financial administrator.
Any of the following:
You will also need:
If your first language is not English, it is recommended that you possess English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) at SCQF level 5 or an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS
You will be invited to attend an informal interview and group information/enrolment session.
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 about fees, finance and funding options.
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 about fees, finance and funding options.
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