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Other information Why QMU? Scottish Higher: Standard: BBBC Minimum: BCCC UCAS code: TBC You will be able to work towards gaining exemptions from accountancy bodies. Learn in-demand financial and accounting skills and develop high-level critical understanding of the important issues in these fields. This course has been specifically designed to give you the key skills, knowledge and professional qualifications to help you forge a rewarding career in financial or accountancy management. A Level: BCC Duration: 3/4 years full-time Start date: September 2020 Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H3 H3 H3 Delivery: On campus International Baccalaureate: 28 points Awarding body: QMU. Please see the ‘External review’ section on pages 8-9. International: IELTS of 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5 Required subjects: Maths (grade B) and English at Nat 5/GCSE Mature/Access: Related Access course – see our website for details at www. qmu.ac.uk/college-qualifications We welcome applications from mature students with relevant qualifications or experience. Exchange opportunities: N/A Placements You will be able to engage with local employers when you are working on your dissertation. This will be a very valuable way to gain real-world skills and to work through theoretical ideas from a business perspective. Teaching staff, class sizes and timetables: For more information, please see ‘How we teach and how you’ll learn’ on pages 8 & 9. Course fees: See pages 162-163 Professional registration/accreditation N/A Careers: You will graduate with an impressive range of theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in financial management and accounting. As there are financial management and accounting opportunities in every field from corporate finance to government, charity to sports management and IT to new media start-ups, where you take your first career steps is up to you. COURSE QUALITY SATISFACTION 100% NATIONAL STUDENT SURVEY 111 Entry requirements