The BSc Accounting and Finance programme is primarily designed for students who are interested in following a career in accountancy or in obtaining professional accounting qualifications at the start of their business career. Students will gain advanced theoretical and practical knowledge of accounting and finance and learn to understand management concepts within an international business context.
This programme goes beyond the theoretical and quantitative techniques fundamental to accounting and finance. It draws from various disciplines, such as statistics, economics, law and information technology in order to gain a truly solid understanding of the field. With a generalist business and management core, this degree will not just allow you to pursue careers in accounting and finance but in relevant managerial fields as well.
Students will develop a set of transferable skills, such as problem solving and advanced analytical thinking, to support them in their professional journey. Students will learn how to work effectively individually and in teams to become confident communicators both written and verbally in order to ensure they can communicate and liaise effectively in a business environment.
Course content
Core subjects
| Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 Courses | Year 4 Courses |
| Foundations of Business | Financial Accounting | Advanced Managerial Accounting | Taxation |
| Functions and Applications | Managerial Accounting | Advanced Financial Accounting | Financial Reporting |
| Transitions I | Introduction to Microeconomics | Fundamental Analysis | Audit and Assurance |
| Transitions II | Introduction to Macroeconomics | Corporate Finance | Money and Banking |
| Scientific Reasoning | Computer Applications in Management | Principles of Investment | Financial Institutions and Markets |
| Creative Expression | Calculus with Applications | Legal and Ethical Concepts in Management | |
| Research and Writing I | Probability and Statistics I | ||
| Plus 3 QCF Level 3 Electives | Plus 2 FHEQ Level 4 Electives | ||
Key benefits
- Acquire advanced theoretical and practical knowledge and master the computational and calculation skills demanded by the financial industry
- Gain exemptions from some of the professional accounting examinations, accelerating your progress towards gaining qualifications which are recognised and essential for working in accountancy and finance
- Specialise in a number of courses including financial accounting, managerial accounting, applied accounting, financial reporting, taxation and auditing
- Benefit from the opportunity to gain practical work experience specific to accounting and finance organisations, through an internship – essential criteria many recruiters look for in candidates
- Learn a variety of transferable business skills such as problem solving, perform data analysis, IT and written and oral communication – essential criteria for employers
Entry requirements
- A Level: 96 UCAS points
- US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)
- International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points (year 1) BTEC National Diploma: MMM.
- Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade of C including mathematics and English
Student funding
