Higher Certificate In Accounting

At South East Technological University, the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 31, 2027; tuition fees are 7,750 EUR per year.

The Higher Certificate In Accounting is a 2-year non-degree program for students interested in accounting, offered by South East Technological University in Ireland. This program helps students develop skills in financial accounting, quantitative techniques, and economics.

The curriculum covers subjects like Business Financial Accounting, Quantitative Techniques, Microeconomics, and IT for Business. Students also develop skills in communications, business psychology, and management. The program includes elective courses in languages like French and German.

Graduates of this program can pursue careers as Accounting Clerks, Bookkeepers, Financial Analysts, Management Accountants, or Audit Assistants in industries like finance, banking, or consulting. They can work with employers like accounting firms, financial institutions, or government agencies.

South East Technological University in Waterford is a recently formed technological university created from the merger of regional institutes of technology. SETU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, engineering, science, computing and the humanities, with a strong emphasis on applied learning and industry relevance. The university aims to provide hands on, career focused education supported by modern facilities and an enterprising campus culture.

SETU is known for close partnerships with employers, work based learning and co operative education that connect study to practical experience. Degree programmes frequently include placements, live projects and industry supervised assessments, giving students professional networks and real world skills. Research centres focus on renewable energy, digital technologies and health innovation, offering opportunities for students to engage in applied research that addresses regional and global challenges.

International students will find a welcoming community, active student societies and services to support academic transition and career development. With strong links to industry and the Irish job market, SETU is a good choice for students seeking practical, employment focused study in technology driven fields, and for those who value classroom learning that quickly translates to workplace readiness.