BA (Hons) in Accounting - Cork

Griffith College - Ireland

Kickstart your career in accounting with this comprehensive and industry-backed degree. The BA (Hons) in Accounting degree is delivered on a full-time, part-time, and blended learning basis and is ideal for students interested in a career in the accounting profession. This Accounting degree provides an excellent foundation for a rewarding career in accounting and related financial fields. It offers a comprehensive understanding of the modern accounting profession, combining a strong theoretical framework with the practical skills and analytical techniques needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world. Whether you want to launch your career in accounting, audit, or taxation, or you’re looking to build expertise that opens doors across the financial sector, this degree will help you develop the knowledge, technical ability and communication skills required for success. Students gain a solid foundation in core business areas including economics, management, marketing, and digital technologies, alongside accounting fundamentals. Ideal for students with an interest in applying numerical techniques, analysing data, and communicating complex financial information effectively. The course builds strong technical skills in financial accounting, management accounting, corporate reporting, and taxation. Students explore how accounting operates within wider business, legal, and economic environments, both in Ireland and internationally. Final-year students can specialise through elective modules in Financial Data Analytics or Evolving Practices in Accounting and Finance. Graduates will be well-prepared for dynamic careers in accounting, auditing, taxation, or related sectors. Course Highlights: Gain an honours degree in three years. Excellent study progression opportunities. Taught by industry-experienced lecturers and academic experts. Strong industry links and employer-led workshops enhance job readiness. Graduate with a strong portfolio of technical and soft skills valued by employers.

Faculty of Business