Course Overview
Attending university is about more than earning your degree. You will also gain valuable employment skills and learn to apply your theoretical studies to real-world projects on this course. You will learn from experienced professionals and guest speakers, study work-based projects and have opportunities to complete work experience in a one-year placement or ten-week placement in your final year.
In this course you will:
- Study an overview of business management.
- Specialize in accounting and finance modules.
- Be taught by certified accountants who have worked in the industry.
- Complete projects with real-world clients.
- Be able to complete a 1-year or 10-week placement.
- Develop valuable soft skills like teamwork, communication, and time management.
- Have opportunities to take part in events and activities including trips, events, and business forums.
Key Facts
- Full-time- 3 years Full Time, 4 years Full Time with sandwich placement
- Start Date- September
Entry requirements
- UCAS – 104-112 tariff points from A levels or combination with AS / EPQ / BTEC/ Cambridge Technical.
- A-Levels- BBC-BCC
- BTEC/Cambridge Technical- DMM-MMM
- Access to HE Diploma- Pass
- GCSEs- C/4 or above in Mathematics.
- IB- 28 points
- IELTS- 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5.
Career
This BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree are ideal for you if you want to become a fully qualified accountant or if you want to work in general management with a high level of financial awareness. Many graduates from this course have gone into the industry after they graduate, with many securing roles at accountancy firms.
Jobs related to this degree include:
- Accounting Technician
- Chartered Accountant
- Forensic Accountant
- Investment Banker
- Stockbroker
- Tax Advisor
- Actuary
- Data Analyst
Course Content
- Accounting Skills
- Enterprise Awareness
- Business Information Systems
- Introductory Law for Managers
- Management and Organisations
- Taxation 1
- Academic and Professional Skills (APS)
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Financial Reporting
- Professional Graduate
- Taxation 2
- Financial Management
- Research Skills for Business
- Management Accounting for Control
- Auditing and Assurance
- Management Project
- Business Strategy
- Corporate Finance
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- Work Placement (Short)
- Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
- Global Business Today
- Small Business Enterprise
