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Bachelor of Accountancy (with Honours) - BAcc (Hon)

Accountancy with Languages

University of Glasgow

(4.2)
543 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Accountancy with Languages course at University of Glasgow.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

Most popular A-levels studied

The Accountancy with Languages course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Accounting
Others in language and area studies
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
EconomicsB
GeographyA
Business StudiesA*
ChemistryA
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureA*
Government and PoliticsA*
HistoryA
Fine ArtA*
FrenchA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N4T9

Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Accountancy with Languages course.

Accountancy is the process by which financial information about a business is recorded, classified, summarised, interpreted and communicated.

Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?

A major benefit is our use of guest speakers. These professionals will offer you the opportunity to discuss issues and learn from their experience. This is possible due to the reputation our degree enjoys among the accountancy profession. Our Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited. Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools. If you study Accountancy with Languages you will be required to study abroad in your chosen language as part of the programme. We can provide specialist language courses if you need support.

Career Prospects?

The BAcc provides many career opportunities besides the accounting profession itself. The study of accountancy and finance is a firm foundation on which to base careers in business management and the financial services sector. The analytical and communication skills that are essential to accounting and finance are also recognised as important attributes for careers in many other areas.

Our recent graduates have been employed by:

PwC, KPMG

Grant Thornton

Alexander Sloan

Cigna

Deloitte

Royal Bank of Scotland

Credit Suisse

EY

Morgan Stanley

Source: University of Glasgow

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Accountancy (with Honours) - BAcc (Hon)

Department

College of Social Sciences

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Accounting

• Modern languages

Start date

14 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

University of Glasgow student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 543 reviews from University of Glasgow's students and alumni
5 star
53%
4 star
26%
3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
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1 year ago

Four stars: Great

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Four stars: Great

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University life

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Three stars: Good

(3)
Finance

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1 year ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Support

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Five stars: Excellent

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Facilities

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Five stars: Excellent

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Accountancy with Languages course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Accounting
Others in language and area studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

74%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

77%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

74%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

35%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

53%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

75%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

82%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

89%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

84%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

60%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

low

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

84%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

70%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

98%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

82%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

89%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

74%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

69%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

61%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

77%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

83%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

58%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

97%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

82%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

71%

low

Student information

The Accountancy with Languages course at University of Glasgow features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Accounting
Others in language and area studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female48%Male52%
Where students come from
International12%UK88%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students555
Mode of study
Full-time7%Part-time93%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male33%Other12%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
Number of students2,255
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Accountancy with Languages course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Glasgow graduates across each of those subject areas.

Languages and area studies
Accounting

Graduate statistics

55%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

80%

Finance Professionals

10%

Administrative occupations

5%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The Accountancy with Languages course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Glasgow graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Business and management
Languages and area studies

Earnings

£24.8k

First year after graduation

£33.6k

Third year after graduation

£42k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£22.3k

First year after graduation

£27k

Third year after graduation

£30.2k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Accountancy with Languages.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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