Pre-University Accounting and Finance

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M2102

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About This Course

Pre-University Accounting and Finance is a one-year course designed to help you develop essential accounting skills and financial knowledge. These skills form the basis for a career in the following sectors accounting, finance, and general business. This course in Accounting and Finance gives an excellent foundation for those of you who wish to progress to degree courses in Universities.

It also provides excellent opportunities for those seeking employment. This course will give you an understanding of both manual and integrated accounting software. The course focuses on the functional areas of accounting, bookkeeping, taxation, communications, law and economics.

Modules

Course Content

Accounting Manual and Computerised
Applied Economics
Business Law
Taxation
Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised
Business Administration
Spreadsheet Methods
Communications
Work Experience

Progression

Accounting & Finance - DCU
Commerce - University of Galway
Commerce - UCD
Accounting and Finance - Maynooth University
Accounting and Finance - DKIT

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone’s reach. That’s why our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

Edward Davis

Business Studies

To get into my chosen course, Bachelor of Commerce Global Experience in NUIG, I used my QQI Level 5 award in Business, applying through the CAO under the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). I was offered Commerce Global Experience in NUIG in the CAO round zero offers on 5 August 2021.