Course Summary
The BSc Accounting is a distinctive broad business degree. It is unique in that it prepares students for a career in business and finance and for the pursuit of a professional accounting qualification, to further enhance career progression in business. Students have the opportunity to study a wide range of subjects including finance, law, management, economics, information systems, accounting, marketing, and statistics.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Language Options
* Time abroad utilising this language
Disclaimer: Details subject to change - always check with the college.
Note: It may also be possible to do an Erasmus+ Programme allowing you to study abroad for a
period of at least 2 months to 12 months. This study can be through English or through your
language of choice � please check with your course coordinator to see if this is possible
for this course.
Entry Requirements
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PLC Progression Links
PLC courses leading to the following QQI Major Awards may be used for entry into this course.
Search for PLC Courses offering these awards (Click on the Codes)
| PLC Codes | Award Title |
| 5M0828 | eBusiness |
| 5M1997 | Office Administration |
| 5M2067 | Information Processing |
| 5M2069 | Marketing |
| 5M2071 | Contact Centre Operations |
| 5M2102 | Business Studies |
| 5M2111 | International Trade |
| 5M2468 | Business Administration |
| 5M5165 | Trade Union Studies |
| 6M2115 | Supervisory Management for Manufacturing |
| 6M3618 | Arts Administration |
| 6M4385 | Retail Management |
| 6M4587 | Management |
| 6M4985 | Business |
| 6M5013 | Administration |
| 6M5014 | International Contact Centre Service |
This Information is Correct for 2026 Entry
Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Career Progression
Students will gain broad business skills as well as knowledge in the areas of finance, economics, information systems, law, management and marketing, and taxation. These skills are widely sought by employers in all areas of business.
Further Research
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