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Accounting at Belfast Metropolitan College - UCAS

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Course summary

Accounting is an integral part of any business and a discipline that offers a wide variety of employment opportunities across the public and private sector locally. The growth in multi-national organisations also means that a qualification in accounting can provide you with global employment opportunities. If you are interested in specialising in accounting and working within the financial or wider business sector, then this two-year full-time course is for you. Technical modules include: Financial Reporting Economics Preparation of Financial Accounts Cost Accounting Financial Accounting Management Accounting Taxation Business Law Quantitative Techniques for Finance This course has a strong emphasis on the development of employability skills and you will complete a Managing Professional Development module in the first year and engage in a period of work placement within a Work Based Learning module in second year, second semester. When on work placement you will be required to be on placement four days a week and in college one day a week. This programme of study is likely to include enrichment units, which are an additional component to enhance your employability. Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses. This programme and its progression pathway degree are accredited for exemptions by a number of Accounting professional bodies. As a result, the regulatory body may require particular departures from the General Programme Regulations at Ulster University. Where that is the case you will be given notice of those departures when they come into force. Such changes are only taken to ensure that the programme remains accredited with the regulatory body.

Modules

Technical modules include:

  • Preparation of Financial Accounts
  • Quantitative Techniques for Finance
  • Economics
  • Financial Reporting
  • Costing
  • Managing Professional Development
  • Financial Accounting
  • Management Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Business Law
- Work Based Learning

Assessment method

There are a range of assessment methods used in the FdSc Accounting and may include group projects, presentations, examinations, class tests, coursework submissions, learning portfolios, placement portfolio and online assessments.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Accounting Technicians Ireland

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
U005
Institution code:
B07
Campus name:
Titanic Quarter Campus
Campus code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Belfast Met will not be sponsoring new applications for a student visa for the academic year 2025-26. More information on Right to Study and applying with overseas qualifications is available on our Frequently Asked Questions page on our website https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/full-time/how-to-apply/application-faqs/

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/course/p00005-aa/accounting-foundation-science-degree-validated-by-ulster-university-ft-titanic-quarter/

Additional entry requirements

Other

Following receipt of application, applicants will enter a Pre-Entry Advice process. Applicants must complete before moving to the next stage of the process.


English language requirements

There are minimum English Language requirements for full-time Higher Education programmes. Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE English Language. The College may accept an equivalent level of qualification. Some courses may require higher than the minimum Grade C/4. You are advised to check the individual course entry requirements. You can find these within the Entry Requirements section under each individual course. Where a GCSE grade in English is specified as the only qualification accepted, other English competency qualifications may not apply. If you have not achieved GCSE English Language Grade C/4 or an equivalent level, you will be asked to provide evidence of English Language competency. Other qualifications may be accepted as evidence of level of competency on a case-by-case basis. To provide evidence of English Language competency, please contact us on 028 90 265 265 or email [email protected] You will be referred to the appropriate curriculum area who will guide you on your next steps. Where an ESOL qualification is used, the appropriate level must be achieved across all skills - Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening. Applicants should also check the English language criteria for progression to other further and higher education institutions as these may vary.

Please click on the link below for more information about course entry requirements.

https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/course/p00005-aa/accounting-foundation-science-degree-validated-by-ulster-university-ft-titanic-quarter/


Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £3110 Year 1
England £3110 Year 1
Northern Ireland £3110 Year 1
Scotland £3110 Year 1
Wales £3110 Year 1
Channel Islands £3110 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £3110 Year 1
International £7735 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The College reserves the right to introduce bursaries, offer concessions and vary fees within this schedule during the financial year to ensure optimal participation. The College reserves the right to vary fees within this schedule during the financial year in line with amendments to Government policy. Applicants and students will be informed, at the earliest opportunity of any rate change. All course fees must be paid, or payment terms agreed with the College in advance of course commencement. Please refer to our Fees and Charges Policy 2025-26 available from the Public Documents section of our website at www.belfastmet.ac.uk

Sponsorship information

Our Student Funding service provides advice and guidance to students on funding opportunities available in support of their studies. We aim to inform students about the range of financial assistance available, the relevant criteria and how these funds can be accessed. Please visit our website at https://www.belfastmet.ac.uk/life-at-the-met/students-support/student-finance/ to find out more information.

Accounting at Belfast Metropolitan College - UCAS