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UndergraduateBachelor of ArtsUCAS: N325
Accounting (West Lothian College)
Edinburgh Napier UniversityLivingston, Scotland
1 yearDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BA Accounting (West Lothian College) at Edinburgh Napier University. Based in Livingston, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Contemporary accounting is about so much more than crunching numbers. Accountancy is complex, and brings into play a number of expert skills. You will learn and develop a combination of accounting, finance and other business skills including accounting techniques and policies relating to corporate finance, tax, auditing, corporate governance, management accounting and corporate reporting. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Financial Accounting Fundamentals
Management Accounting and Control
Business Law and Corporate Governance
Taxation Principles and Practice
Auditing and Assurance
Financial Reporting and Analysis
Business Economics and Environment
Accounting Information Systems
UCAS Code:N325
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Graduate Apprenticeship programme fully funded through Scottish Funding Council and Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). No tuition fees charged to students or employers. International students are unable to enrol on Graduate Apprenticeship courses
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,500 | £25,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £23,500 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £24,000 | £32,000 | £40,000 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 13% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 19% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
69%Assessment and feedback
85%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
93%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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