Northern Ireland

Degree - Honours Bachelor

Accounting and Law

Ulster University - Belfast Campus
Ulster University - Belfast Campus
Course Code
NM41
Zone
Duration
4 Years
Attendence
Full Time
Studying in Northern Ireland

Course Summary

Course Category: Northern Ireland - Apply through UCAS

The BSc Hons Accounting and Law produces highly qualified professional graduates, equipped with both legal and financial knowledge.  It is a four-year programme with an equal weighting of accounting and law-based modules taught each year.

This degree provides you with the opportunity to maximise professional exemptions from many of the professional accounting bodies and also gain a qualifying law degree.

College Link

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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.

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Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 128 / 120

or

UCAS Grades:

 

Leaving Cert entry requirements:

128 UCAS Tarrif Points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level). The overall profile must include English at minimum grade H6 at Higher Level or grade O4 at Ordinary Level plus Mathematics at minimum H5 at Higher level or Grade O3 at Ordinary Level.

OR

120 UCAS Tarrif Points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level). The overall profile must include English at minimum grade H6 at Higher Level or grade O4 at Ordinary level.  This course also requires you to achieve H2 in one of Mathematics, Economics, Physics or Accounting.  If Mathematics is not passed at H2, you will be required to achieve a minimum H5 at Higher level or O3 if studied at Ordinary level in addition to one of the subjects above.

Specific QQI Awards and modules may be required for this programme. Please contact Ulster University Admissions for information.

QQI entry requirements

5 Distinctions; 3 Merits OR 4 Distinctions; 4 Merits

Disclaimer: Details subject to change - If this is a course you are considering applying for you should check on the Colleges' website to ensure you have the latest entry requirements information.

Leaving Cert Grades and UCAS Points

The following table may help you calculating your Leaving cert grades into UCAS points:

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QQI / FET Links

This course does not appear to accept applicants with Further Education and Training (FET) awards. Please check with the college directly - sometimes this data is not published openly, or special arrangements may be available.

Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

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.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Career Progression

Accountant | Auditor | Forensic consultant | Tax Advisor | Barrister | Solicitor | Insolvency practitioner

Further Research

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

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