Finance and Accounting

If you're interested in the world of finance, our BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting degree is recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), making it the perfect way to prepare yourself for a role in the industry.

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Why study BSc (Hons) Finance & Accounting at BNU?

• Cutting-edge topics: our curriculum is continuously evolved to stay relevant to updates in the finance and business industries. You'll learn about the issues which are driving change, such as blockchain in accounting and the use of AI in accounting. You'll also get to hear from guest speakers from professional bodies on specialist subjects. All of this means you can be confident that you'll graduate ready to step into a role; many of our finance graduates go straight into executive level positions rather than assistant level.

• Learn industry-standard accounting software: you'll get lots of practical experience using software, including Sage. In addition to the time spent on them in class, you'll have 24/7 access to them to practice in your own time. You'll have the opportunity to gain additional certificates from professional bodies to demonstrate your competence with these programmes.

• Taught by industry professionals: our degree is led by a dedicated and experienced course team who include accountants and consultants who have worked for some of the most well-known financial organisations in the world. You can learn more about the teaching team on our course website.

What will I study?
We are focused on providing you with all the building blocks you need to create a solid understanding of the financial accounting and business environments. You may have the opportunity to take part in trips to enhance your classroom learning; previous visits have included the Bank of England Museum in London. You will also hear from guest speakers from professional bodies.

During your second year you will study topics in more detail, as well as advance management accounting and be introduced to UK taxation principles and rules. You will also be introduced to financial reporting and how to apply accounting standards and the theoretical framework in the preparation of financial statements of entities.

In your final year, you will learn about international finance, auditing, UK corporation tax and move onto advanced financial reporting. You will also complete a major piece of independent research that will enhance your employability within the finance and accounting industry. You'll have the opportunity to take part in the University's Accountancy Clinic, assisting the local community.

What are my career prospects?
There has always been a big demand for qualified specialists in accounting and finance. You can expect to graduate with a variety of rewarding career options ahead of you, in a variety of sectors, from business, banking, non-profit to international corporations. Previous graduates have gone on to work at companies including PWC, and many are able to go straight into executive level positions, rather than assistant level.

Not only will you be graduating with a coveted qualification, the additional benefit of having studied a degree accredited by professional bodies such as, the ACCA, IFA, CIMA and ICAEW means that you are one step closer to becoming a fully qualified accountant. You will have earned module exemptions from some of these bodies.

Year one
Core Modules
Management Accounting
Financial Accounting
Business and Technology
Computerised Accounting
Global Business and Sustainability with Academic Skills
Introduction to Data and Analytics

Year two
Core Modules
Advance Management Accounting
Financial Management
Financial Reporting 1
Introduction to UK Taxation (Personal Tax)
Responsible Enterprise and Ethical Research
Business Law and Practice

Year three
Core Modules
Financial Reporting 2
International Finance
UK Taxation (Corporation Tax)
Independent Professional Project
International Auditing

At BNU we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, seminars, one-to-one workshops, tutorial sessions, independent study and guest speakers to enhance the learning experience.

Our lecturers work hard to ensure that you learn the latest industry standard practices and knowledge. To support in the delivery of this we also welcome industry experts and professionals to deliver guest lectures who share their experience of the latest trends and what companies are looking for.

A range of assessment methods will be employed during your studies, including:

• Essays
• Reports
• Exams
• Oral presentations (individual and group)
• Dissertation

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants