Accountancy (GCU Pathways)
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Accountancy (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY Pathway students enrol on the undergraduate BA (Hons) Accountancy at Glasgow Caledonian University. In the first two years, you will study HND Accounting at Glasgow Clyde College while preparing for year 3 and 4 (for Honours) of the degree at GCU. BA (Hons) Accountancy graduates enjoy excellent career prospects as professional accountants, preparing financial statements and record business transactions, tracking financial performance, and participating in mergers, acquisitions and quality management. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, and a 81% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Standard entry requirement includes A Level in Maths or Accountancy. Minimum entry requirement is CCC with A Level in Maths or Accountancy. |
| UCAS Points | 75 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
You are interested in economics, accountancy and finance You want to become an important part of the business world You enjoy hands-on practical work You work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff You like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study Accreditations The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants arrow_forward Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy arrow_forward ICAEW arrow_forward The Institute of Chart
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £20,000 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £29,000 | £36,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-08 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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