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Letterkenny Institute of Technology

Letterkenny , County Donegal ,Ireland

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Accounting

There is a growing shortage of accountants in Ireland. Accountants, Auditors, and Tax professionals are consistently on the Irish government's critical skills shortage list. Our Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Accounting degree adds up to a successful career in the world of accounting and finance. Few careers can be more fulfilling or exciting than accountancy.

This three year programme provides graduates with the necessary skills to reach the very top of their profession.

Our accounting courses attract the maximum exemptions from the examinations of professional accountancy bodies including ICA, ACCA, CPA and CIMA (subject to annual review). Graduates will also have the opportunity to progress onto the MA in Accounting which offers even further significant exemptions.

NEW A one year optional work placement is available to students who have successfully completed 120 credits after Year 2 (min GPA 50%). The work placement will provide learners with the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience in an accounting environment.

Covering modules such as Data Analytics, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Tax, Computerised Accounts, Auditing and Finance, graduates pursue careers in variety of specialisms including Accounting, Taxation, Banking and FinTech.

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

The Bachelor of Business Hons Accounting (AU300) Degree meets the registration requirements set down in the Teaching Council [Registration] Regulations in respect of the curricular subject of ‘Accounting’. Contact the Teaching Council directly to confirm.

Campus Information

Letterkenny Campus

Letterkenny has great transport links so you’ll find it easy to get here and to find your way around town, whether by car, bus, taxi or on foot

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

At LYIT we have over 130 programmes across our four schools of Business, Tourism, Engineering and Science.

Each one combines academic theory with practical skills development. It’s an ethos that ensures are students are perfectly positioned to make the most of the career opportunities available to them once they qualify.

Those opportunities are as diverse as they are rewarding. So whatever you’re studying, and whatever your future ambitions, have the confidence of knowing you can fulfil them with a qualification from LYIT.

PSW Opportunity

Psw is 2 yrs

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry to Undergraduate Courses

Minimum IELTS Band 5.5 with no band less than 5.0

iBT 70 (minimum score of 15 in each component)

PTE 42 or above