Accounting and Finance

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree is a three-year, full-time programme. It aims to provide a rigorous academic curriculum, which offers students the opportunity to study the fundamental disciplines of accounting and finance and appreciate their context in the business, economic and social environments.

The programme will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the key accounting disciplines of Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Audit. It will provide a conceptual foundation for professional careers in management or business, developing commercial awareness, critical and analytical thinking and the problem-solving skills required in a rapidly changing business environment. The course will enable students, to enhance their employability opportunities and/or gain admission to a Master’s programme or study for a professional qualification.

The core modules offer exemption from the ACCA for papers F1 to F9 and accreditation for this will be sought on completion of the validation. The course programme also allows for potential exemptions from CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA.

YEAR ONE:
AC4-01 Introduction to Management Accounting
AC4-02 Introduction to Financial Accounting
AC4-03 Quantitative Methods for Accounting
AC4-04 Business and Economic Environment
AC4-05 Professional Skills for Accountants
AC4-06 Business Law and Ethics.

YEAR TWO
AC5-01 Management Accounting for Decision Making and Control
AC5-02 Financial Reporting
AC5-03 Financial Markets and Investment
AC5-04 Taxation
AC5-05 Principles of Auditing
AC5-06 Company Law and Governance

YEAR THREE
AC6-01 Strategic Management Accounting
AC6-03 Corporate Financial Management
AC6-05 Audit Practice
AC6-06 Accounting and Finance Dissertation

A range of methods are used to develop skills and to assess progress and learning. Assessment methods include examinations, academic essays, reports, case studies and individual/group presentations.