Bachelor of Business (Hons) Accounting

Our Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting degree adds up to a successful career in the world of finance. It’s one of our most popular business courses, and with good reason. Here’s what to expect.

Few careers can be more fulfilling or exciting than accountancy. The opportunities that our three year Accounting Honours Degree provide are well proven, providing our graduates with the necessary skills to reach the very top of their profession.

Our accounting courses also attract generous exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including ICA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA - subject to annual review. You’ll also have the opportunity to progress to our MA in Accounting which offers even further significant exemptions.

Covering everything from Book-keeping to Financial Reporting and Economics, graduates pursue careers in diverse fields including Taxation, Banking and Financial Services.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7
At least two H5

You need to complete credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.lyit.ie/CourseDetails/D401/LY_ACCT_B/Accounting

Holders of the Diploma for Accounting Technicians Qualification get advanced entry into Year 2 of this programme

The Bachelor of Business Hons Accounting (LY108) Degree meets the registration requirements set down in the Teaching Council [Registration] Regulations in respect of the curricular subject of ‘Accounting’. Students are advised to contact the Teaching Council directly to confirm.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Accountant
• Chartered Accountant
• Auditor