Course Overview
Whether you're interested in a career in accounting and financial management, or your aspiration is to launch and run your own successful business, numbers will be essential to your success. This degree programme will give you the foundations in all the latest principles, theories and applied practical skills in the exciting field of accounting and financial management. Our industry-focussed programme delivers an accounting and finance degree that prepares you for a professional, managerial or business career. It will equip you with the highly-sought employability skills that employers are looking for, opening up opportunities for career progression and development. Combining theoretical learning and practical knowhow, you'll build knowledge on a wide range of accountancy and finance-related topics. These include financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, law and corporate finance. The Institute of Financial Accountants and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants offer graduates of this course exemptions when applying for membership. The foundation year will prepare you for university-level study and introduce you to the key accounting and financial management contexts and concepts you'll need to progress through the rest of the course. Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context, whether that's climbing the corporate ladder in the accounting and financial management world, or having an impact as an entrepreneur.
Course Structure
Year 0 - Foundation Year
Orientation for Success in Higher Education
Academic Skills for Accounting and Finance
Understanding Change
Introduction to Financial Management
Professional Development
Foundation Year Project
Year 1 - Level 4
Dynamic Business Environment
Business Accounting and Technology
Financial Accounting
Interpersonal Skills and Managerial Development
Introduction to Marketing Management
Management Accounting
Year 2 - Level 5
Management Accounting 2
Business and Corporate Law
Leadership and Change
Corporate Strategy and Governance
Financial Reporting
Research Methods
Year 3 - Level 6
Audit and Assurance
Financial Management
Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance
UK Taxation
Final Year Options
Option 1: Project/Dissertation
Comprehensive research project or dissertation in accounting and finance
Option 2: Business Ethics + Research Project
Business Ethics (20 credits) + Research Project (20 credits)
Learning Outcomes
Apply fundamental accounting principles and financial management concepts
Understand business environments and corporate governance structures
Develop financial reporting and management accounting skills
Apply taxation principles and audit procedures in accounting contexts
Understand corporate law and its impact on business operations
Develop research methods and analytical skills in finance
Apply leadership and change management principles in organizational contexts
Analyze contemporary issues in accounting and financial management
Conduct independent research and produce academic dissertations
Demonstrate professional competencies required in accounting and finance careers
Course Benefits
Foundation Year provides essential preparation for accounting and finance studies
Industry-focused curriculum aligned with professional accounting bodies
Exemptions available for IFA and CIMA professional memberships
Strong emphasis on practical accounting and financial skills
Development of transferable skills: research, analysis, leadership
Comprehensive coverage of accounting, finance, law, and taxation
Preparation for diverse careers in accounting and financial management
Research methods training for evidence-based decision making
Contemporary issues coverage keeping pace with industry developments
Flexible final year options: dissertation or business ethics + research project
Career Opportunities
Auditor
Company Secretary
Credit Analyst
Credit Manager
Data Analyst
Finance Manager
Financial Accountant
Financial Advisor
Forensic Accountant
Management Accountant
Public Finance Accountant
Tax Advisor
Entrepreneur
Financial Consultant
Progression Routes
- Master's in Accounting and Finance
- Master's in Financial Management
- Professional qualifications: ACA, ACCA, CIMA
- Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Admission Requirements
Entry Requirements
- No prior accounting experience required
- Foundation Year designed for diverse entry backgrounds
- Interest in numbers, finance, and business operations
- Motivation to develop accounting and financial management skills
Tuition and Fees
Deposit
20% - 20% of tuition fee required upon acceptance to secure your place
Scholarships
Scholarships are available
Scholarships can cover up to 30% of the tuition fees.
Accreditation
Ofqual-regulated Bachelor's Degree