Accounting

HND - North East Scotland College

Course overview

Build on your existing knowledge of accounting practices and processes and prepare for degree-level study or employment.

Course description

Prepare for a career in accounting or further study. This course will help you enhance your existing knowledge and develop a skill set that meets the standards required by employers, while also providing progression opportunities at university.

You’ll gain a solid foundation in the concepts and processes used in financial and management accounting, as well as other essential and academic skills required in the professional workplace.

What you will experience

Recording financial information
Preparing and interpreting final accounts
Cost and management accounting
Business law
Maths and business communication
Statistics in business
Financial reporting and analysis
Income tax and management accountancy

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

Find out more about BYOD here

If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

Find out more about student loans here

Entry requirements

Two Highers preferably including English, plus one National 5 pass in Maths or Applications of Maths

Completion of SCQF Level 5/6 Business, Accounting & Administration

Completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy or Business Skills
For those returning to education, relevant experience and qualifications may allow entry.

Learning outcome

HND Accounting (SCQF Level 8)

Progression

Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to several universities across Scotland and strong relationships with industry employers.

University

Our university partnerships ensure a smooth progression to further study. Subject to meeting conditions, entry to the following degrees may be possible after completing this course: