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- TH1EN30C25

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 6

Study mode Full time

Start date Jan 2026

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Course overview

This full-time course is designed to equip you with essential qualifications and practical skills in bookkeeping and financial services, laying a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy, finance, or business. Through a broad curriculum, you’ll gain:

Core knowledge in financial processes and accounting principles.
Transferable skills applicable across multiple sectors, including communication, problem-solving, and digital literacy.
Business acumen relevant to the financial industry, enhancing your understanding of how organisations operate.

Whether your goal is to enter the workforce or progress to study further, this course supports your development and enhances your employability prospects across a range of industries.

What you will learn

Focus and Attention to Detail: Bookkeeping and financial controls require precision and accuracy, which helps you develop a strong attention to detail.
Initiative and Responsibility: Managing tasks such as spreadsheets and understanding regulatory frameworks encourages proactive learning and accountability.
Analytical Thinking: You will interpret financial data, identify patterns, and solve problems—especially in modules like Spreadsheets for Accounting and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls.
Critical Thinking: Understanding financial services and regulatory environments fosters the ability to evaluate information and make informed decisions.
Communication: Explaining financial concepts and collaborating on tasks builds clear, professional communication skills.
Collaboration: Group work or shared projects (e.g., spreadsheet tasks) help you develop teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Adaptability: Exposure to a range of financial tools and regulatory topics prepares learners for dynamic work environments.
Digital Literacy: Utilising spreadsheets and financial software enhances confidence in digital tools—essential for modern finance roles.

Placement information

Focus and Attention to Detail: Bookkeeping and financial controls require precision and accuracy, which helps you develop a strong attention to detail.
Initiative and Responsibility: Managing tasks such as spreadsheets and understanding regulatory frameworks encourages proactive learning and accountability.
Analytical Thinking: You will interpret financial data, identify patterns, and solve problems—especially in modules like Spreadsheets for Accounting and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls.
Critical Thinking: Understanding financial services and regulatory environments fosters the ability to evaluate information and make informed decisions.
Communication: Explaining financial concepts and collaborating on tasks builds clear, professional communication skills.
Collaboration: Group work or shared projects (e.g., spreadsheet tasks) help you develop teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Adaptability: Exposure to a range of financial tools and regulatory topics prepares learners for dynamic work environments.
Digital Literacy: Utilising spreadsheets and financial software enhances confidence in digital tools—essential for modern finance roles.

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Sighthill Campus	Full time	19/01/26

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