HNC ACCOUNTING WITH FINANCIAL SERVICES

Intro to the course:

Part-qualified and newly qualified accountants are Scotland's most sought-after employees, according to recent research from Hays. The average salary for an accountant in Scotland is £37,500. This course offers a direct route to the BACC degree course taught in our campus in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland  and  gives you skills, theory and an insight into the industry, and sets you on the path to a career in accounting and finance.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for anyone wanting to develop their career in accountancy. It will suit school leavers or those looking to change career or progress into the industry.

What will I study?

You will gain the skills and knowledge required for working within an accounting environment or if progressing to an HND Accounting.  You will learn about financial accounting and recording financial information. 

You will learn through work placement, group work, lectures, industry visits and a variety of guest speakers.

Next step course options

You may apply for direct entry to the 2nd year of the HND in Accounting on successful achievement of the HNC with a minimum of 14 credits, which must include all mandatory units and an A or B in the Graded Unit. 

How will I be assessed?

Ongoing assessment through a range of practical activities, observations, candidate folios, self-evaluation, presentations, planning and review using secure SQA assessment support packs. Towards the end of the HNC or the first year of the HND you will complete a graded unit examination.

Why should I choose this course?

There is  a demand for accountants in many different sectors, and this course will help you on your way towards a professional qualification. You can study at South Lanarkshire College up to degree-level under our partnership agreement with the University of the West of Scotland. 

This is a popular route to degree-level study with the support of a college learning environment and you will be taught by our multi-talented industry experts and Chartered Accountants.  You will gain experience through the work placement module, from visits to local Accounting firms and from a variety of guest speakers. 

We encourage you to apply early as places fill quickly.

Where can this course lead?

This general accounting award is for those wishing to gain employment, or who are currently employed, in roles such as accounts assistant, trainee accountant, finance assistant, book-keeper or financial administrator.

What are the entry requirements?

Any of the following:

• One relevant Higher
• Relevant NQ/NPA qualifications at SCQF Level 6, including Foundation Apprenticeship 
• Equivalent vocational qualifications from other awarding bodies
• Relevant work experience with satisfactory reference

You will also need:

• a good level of digital literacy
• a genuine interest in accounting

If your first language is not English, it is recommended that you possess English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) at SCQF level 5 or an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS

What are the interview arrangements?

You will be invited to attend an informal interview and group information/enrolment session in August 2025.

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for infill is £125

This course is eligible for SAAS.

Fees for day release is £750

This course is eligible for SAAS.

Fees for full time is £1285

This course is eligible for SAAS.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your SAAS or or , you may be liable for the full cost of course

For more information please visit the finance pages - Fees, finance and funding options.

Other information:

Professional Recognition

The HNC Accounting and HND Accounting Group Awards are recognised by: 

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)

and provide articulation to their professional qualifications and exemptions from certain examinations. 

Full time course: 15 hrs per week
Day release course: Minimum of 6 hrs per week