AIT has one of the best reputations nationally of any third-level institution for the quality of its accounting programmes and lecturing staff. Our honours degree enjoys a large number of exemptions from professional bodies, such as CIMA, ACCA, CPA and CAI. Furthermore, you now have the option of undertaking a placement year as part of the honours degree, which will greatly enhance your employment prospects. Many of our lecturers also teach for the professional bodies, and these students continually score amongst the highest marks in their exams in Ireland, and indeed the world.
What will I experience?
This hugely-respected honours degree in accounting will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental theories, concepts, principles and practices essential for a rewarding career in professional accountancy. At a general level, the degree will give you the knowledge, skills, abilities and attitudes necessary for a successful career in today’s challenging business environment. You will learn how commercial and industrial organisations function, the environmental factors that affect an organisation and the contribution of the accounting/finance professional to an organisation’s success.
Please note that the honours degree in accounting can either be a 3 years or 4* years course.
* At the end of second year, students have the opportunity to add a work placement dimension to their degree. The dedicated placement year comprises work preparation modules in semester 1 and a six-month placement in semester 2 of third year. At the end of this year, they return to the final year of the programme. All other students progress directly to the final year of the 3-year programme.
Further Information:
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Accounting-Technological University of The Shannon-Athlone Campus AL852
