Entry requirements
- 2 Higher Awards or equivalent – preferably including English and Maths
Or
- Completion of SCQF Level 5/6 Business, Accounting & Administration
- For those returning to education, relevant life skills and experience may be considered.
Why take this course?
Prepare for a career in accounting or further study. This course will help you enhance your existing knowledge and develop a skillset that meets the standards required by employers, as well as progression opportunities at university.
You’ll gain a solid foundation in the concepts and processes used in financial and management accounting as well as other essential and academic skills required in the professional workplace.
What you will experience
- Recording financial information
- Preparing and interpreting final accounts
- Cost and management accounting
- Business law
- Maths and business communication
- Statistics in business
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Income tax and management accountancy
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying to this course.
Entry requirements
- A Foundation Apprenticeship in any subject area will be considered equivalent as 1 unrelated Higher Award for entry to this course.
- A Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy will be considered as equivalent of 2 Higher Awards for entry to this course – no further Higher qualifications will be required.
- A Foundation Apprenticeship in Business Skills will be considered equivalent to 1 subject-related Higher Award. The additional Higher required for entry does not require to be subject-related.
What you will get
HND Accounting (SCQF Level 8)
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, please view the specific English language requirements for this course.
How do I pay for this course?
If you are studying a full-time advanced course (HNC, HND or above), you may be entitled to funding.
How to apply to NESCol
You can apply for a full-time course online or using a paper form.
Open Days
Open Days are a great way to find out more about this course and what it’s like to study at NESCol. You will see facilities, meet lecturers and get a feel for life as a student.
Our next Open Day will take place on 30 November 2024, register your interest.
Be among the first to apply when applications open on 30 November for full-time courses starting in summer 2025.
Do you need extra support?
NESCol can provide extra support to students who have additional support needs, including:
- learning difficulties or disabilities
- physical or sensory disabilities
- mental health and wellbeing concerns
- are care experienced or young carers
How do I cover the cost of living?
You may be eligible for additional funding to support the cost of living, including travel costs, cost of materials, and childcare.
Find out more about the types of funding and whether you are eligible here
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.
If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.
College transport to Fraserburgh
A bus is available to Fraserburgh Campus from a number of locations for a fee. Please contact collegetransport@nescol.ac.uk for more information.
Opportunities
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
University
Our university partnerships ensure a smooth progression to further study. Subject to meeting conditions, entry to the following degrees may be possible after completing this course:
- Robert Gordon University (RGU) - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Year 3
- University of Aberdeen - MA Accountancy - Year 3
- Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Business Management - Year 3
- Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Business Management with Finance - Year 3
- Abertay University - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Year 3
- University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) - BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance -Year 3
- The Open University - BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting pathway)
Employment
Career opportunities are available at various levels, including roles such as:
- Assistant Accountant
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll Administrator
- Trainee Accountant
Student Stories
Rebekka McLaughlin
Business & Management
SVQ Management
“I’ve had such a positive experience with the College and can’t recommend the workplace learning route highly enough. I think it’s important to recognise that there are various routes to achieving qualifications and this was the right path for me.”
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Katelyn Louise Share
Business & Management
HND Administration & Information Technology
“NESCol is such a supportive place to study, and the staff go above and beyond to help you achieve your goals.”
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Kate Wolska
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“My daughter is so proud of me. I’m doing it for her – to show her if you want it, you can do it now for tomorrow.”
Read more about Kate's story
Drew Smith
Business & Management
Business Skills Foundation Apprenticeship
“If you’re not too sure about what you want to do, then I would definitely recommend a Foundation Apprenticeship because it gives you an insight into working while you’re still studying.”
Read more about Drew's story
Morven Garden
Business & Management
Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship
“I feel confident moving forward as the experience of a Modern Apprenticeship and the skills I have managed to develop stand as a strong base structure for the rest of my career.”
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Abby Grant
Business & Management
HND Accounting
“For anyone considering studying Accounting at NESCol, I would say it will definitely set you up and give you the right foundation for progressing on to a career in accountancy. I feel the skills I learned at college have been very beneficial in the work I am doing today. I use my knowledge gained at college of accounting principles and taxation every day.”
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Ami Batchelor
Business & Management
HND Advertising & PR
“This course will benefit you in more ways than one and the lecturers are some of the best people you’ll get to meet.”
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Lewis Gordon
Business & Management
Business & Administration Apprenticeship
“This vocational route has allowed me to get a good balance between work and my social life, and have healthy finances!”
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Nicole Faulkner
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
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Kieran & Mykaela Alexander
Business & Management
HND Legal Services
“The lecturers on the course were just brilliant and had so much valuable knowledge and experience to pass on.”
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Applications
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