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Subject Information - Accounting and Finance
Our Accounting and Finance degrees have professional body accreditation from CIMA, ACCA and AIA. You can choose from the following pathways when you study Accounting and Finance at Abertay:
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Law
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BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with People Management
With outstanding industry links, expert guest speakers, projects tackling authentic business projects, and work placements, you'll uncover how accounting and finance works in the real world.
Dr Gonzalo Forgues-Puccio explains more about the Accounting and Finance pathways available at Abertay in the video below.
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How the Course Works
It’s flexible
The great thing about studying Accounting and Finance at Abertay is you can tailor what you study to suit your own interests and career aspirations. This degree is part of a larger portfolio of 12 courses.
The first two years covers a common curriculum, including the basics of accounting, business and marketing, meaning there’s the flexibility to swap between all of or some of the courses depending when you join.
Claire MacEachen breaks it down in the video below.
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Choosing your Degree Course
You may know the degree you want to study already, so select the course from our undergraduate course list.
If you don’t know what you want to do, scroll through and see what grabs your attention. It'll feel like you're choosing your future, so start your research early. Find out more on our 'Before you Apply' page.
Check the entry requirements
Entry requirements are the qualifications you need to have in order to study the course. They're listed on each of our undergraduate degree pages.
You need to meet these entry requirements, which are also called 'conditions'.
Applying
The Application Process
Find out more about about how to apply for an undergraduate degree, what to do if you don't think you're eligible, and coming to Abertay University from college.
How to apply to Abertay University
Not sure you're eligible? Find out more.
Coming to Abertay University from college
Apply through UCAS
You'll normally apply to university through UCAS: the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Check out the guides below for information on when and how to apply.
UCAS - the Undergraduate application process
Undergraduate Student Funding
We have a helpful website section devoted to Undergraduate funding:
Scottish undergraduate student funding
Student funding for England, Wales & Northern Ireland
Undergraduate funding for International Students
For UK students, the funding agency where you live will assess applications for living costs, loans, bursaries and grants:
Scotland: saas.gov.uk
England: gov.uk/student-finance
N. Ireland: studentfinanceni.co.uk
Wales: studentfinancewales.co.uk
Student Support
Student Support
Find out how we support our students academically, mentally and otherwise, and dig deeper into how we prepare you for university if you're joining us from college.
How we support you during your time at Abertay
Mental health and counselling support for students
Childcare funding for students: financial help for childcare costs
Preparation for University if you’re coming from college
Plus, Bell Street Ventures are here to help if you want to start your own business:
Bell Street Ventures: Enterprise and entrepreneurial skills for students
International and Study Abroad
Our international section is full of useful help and advice, so find out more there or contact our friendly International team - we're here to help you every step of the way.
Ask us anything about:
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International academic requirements.
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Undergraduate applications.
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Undergraduate tuition fees.
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Tuition fees deposits and payments.
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Student visas.
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Living in Dundee...and more!
If you apply to Abertay from outside the UK, the International Team will help you every step of the way.
Study Abroad
Keen to study abroad as part of your undergraduate experience? You can do it at Abertay for a year, a term or a summer. Find out how to apply and what's involved.
Find out more in our Undergraduate Student Guide
For more information and videos, check out our Student Guide (aka the prospectus).
Campus and City
Go ahead and look inside for videos of our campus, halls of residence and about the beautiful and exciting city of Dundee.
Abertay Student Accommodation
There are lots of student rooms for you to choose from in Parker House, who we partner with. This means you'll get an Abertay-only discounted rent, and live in a modern, purpose-built student residence.
Watch our video about Parker House:
Or go on the virtual tour:
Parker House is close to everything you'll need to have a great student experience. Only a 5-minute walk from Abertay University.
There are different room types at a range of prices, and all are en-suite. Find all the details on the Student Rooms and Halls page.
Visit the Accommodation section of our website for full details.
Campus Tours
Take a tour of our city centre campus and learn more about the university you might be studying at in the future!
Sports
Sports at Abertay
Sport and physical activity at Abertay University is as much a part of university life as attending lectures and tutorials. Although we are a small university, we offer a wide range of clubs from the traditional sports such as rugby and football to the more diverse ones such as dance.
Sports Clubs
Becoming a member of a Sports Club at Abertay is a great way to stay fit, meet new people outside your usual social circles and give you that much-needed downtime after a long day of studying.
Learn more about Sports Clubs here at Abertay.
City of Dundee
What's so special about Dundee? Find out what Farisai has to say as she visits her favourite places in Scotland's sunniest city.
For more information about living in Dundee, one of the UK's top three most fun places to be a student, check out our Living in Dundee page.
Ready to take the next step?
We hope you've found all the information you need to help you apply for an Accounting and Finance degree at Abertay. Remember: you can chat to current students to have your questions answered.
If you're ready to take the next step, you can learn more about making your application to university, registering for UCAS, when to apply, your personal statement and much more.
We'd love to welcome you to Abertay University in 2025!
