Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting
Status: Closed
Level
08
Duration
3 Years
Department
Business & Financial Services
Start Date
05/09/2020
Course Type
Flexible & Professional
Location
Blended
The BA in Accounting programme is designed in consultation with industry, and the professional accountancy bodies to provide graduates with the skills set necessary to become effective problem solvers and decision makers.
The subject content of the programme has been strategically aligned to ensure that graduates will receive maximum exemptions from the professional accountancy bodies.
What are the entry requirements?
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, including workplace experience may apply for consideration.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Who can I contact?
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Flexible Learning Team
What modules will I study?
Year 1
Semester 1
Fundamentals of Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Semester 2
Accounting for Management Control
Business and Economic Environment
Year 2
Semester 1
Advanced Financial Accounting
Business and Company Law
Semester 2
Financial Reporting
Financial Management
Year 3
Semester 1
Cost Accounting and Decision Making
Personal and Business Tax
Semester 2
Audit Planning and Implementation
Transaction and Practical Tax Applications
More Information
Delivery
Delivery will be blended with one weekend workshop per semester, with 2 semesters per year, 16 weeks per semester. Workshops will be held in either Limerick or Clonmel depending on demand. The proposed commencement date is Saturday 5th September. Proposed Workshop dates for semester one are 3rd October, 24th October, 14th November and 5th December. Schedules for semester 2 are yet to be confirmed.
What will the time committment be?
Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
Assessment
Quantitative Methods and the Business and Economic Environment will be assessed by 100% Continuous Assessment. The assessment for both modules will consist of a Written Project and Oral Presentation. The oral presentation will take place on campus at the end of the semester. All of the other modules will be assessed by a written exam or equivalent at the end of the relevant semester.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting (Level 8)
Application Deadline
25th August 2020
For queries relating to the course content
Contact: Kathleeen O'Shea
Email: kathleen.oshea@lit.ie
Fees
€10,800 in total
€3,600 per year. Fees will be collected on an annual basis. Instalment plans will be available.
