HND Accounting - Year Two
This course is for learners who are looking for direct entry into year two and have already studied and achieved HNC Accounting (either at Forth Valley College or another educational establishment).
Please note, before we can offer a place on this programme we will have to review the units that you have already achieved to check their currency and relevance. This is to ensure we can accommodate the units you need to allow you to successfully gain your HND group award.
The majority of classes are held on campus, with one day online. You should be aware that whilst there will be some online classes, this is not a distance-learning course. Online will still be a class-setting basis over Microsoft teams, so you will be engaging in real time and attendance is required in all classes (online and in campus).
Content
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- Accounting for Specialist Transactions
- Management Accounting for Planning and Control
- Management Accounting for Decision Making
- Business Tax
- Income Tax
- Law
- Economics
- Accounting Graded Units 2 and 3
Career Paths
- Assistant Accountant
- Payroll Administrator
- Book-Keeper Trainee Accountant
- Qualified Accountant
- Financial and Management Accountant positions at various levels
Progression
Upon completion of this qualification, you may choose to:
- Take up employment in a related field
- Undertake professional qualifications
- Progress to University
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year three of the following degree programmes:
- MA (Hons) Accountancy - Aberdeen University
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Abertay University
- BA (Hons) Accounting - Edinburgh Napier
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Heriot-Watt
- MA (Hons) Accountancy - Heriot-Watt
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - University of the Highlands and Islands
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance - Robert Gordon University
- BA (Hons) Accountancy - University of Stirling
- BA (Hons) Business Management with Finance – Queen Margaret
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course. Students can still apply for entry to year one or two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements
Entry requirements
- HNC Accounting
Additional Requirements:
- Final selection is subject to successful screening of application and review of units to check for compatibility on our programme. This will involve a discussion (over email or telephone) with the Curriculum Manager.
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
- Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
- If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
- Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
- Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
- If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
- Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
- Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
- If your application is successful, you will be contacted by the teaching department (this may involve an interview)
- If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
- If you are unable to attend any interview that is arranged or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
Level 8