Accounting and Finance Management (with Foundation Year)

Why choose this course?
Our Accounting and Finance Management degree concentrates on the practical applications of accounting and finance theories, boosting your employability by developing you as a business-ready graduate.

You will:

• Be eligible for exemption for some ACCA and AIA examination papers upon course completion

• Achieve a level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management from the Chartered Management Institute worth over £1,300 at no extra cost (Wrexham-based students only)

• Benefit from our partnership with Sage, providing you with real world Accounting software to prepare you for the workplace

• Be able to access a range of benefits including consultative services and the BGA eLearning hub due to the University being a Bronze Member of the Business Graduates Association

• Have opportunities to engage in fields visits to places such as the London Stock Exchange

• Learn from lecturers that are professionally qualified in Accounting or Finance

*This course is part of a Subject Area that is ranked Joint 2nd out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction. (National Student Survey, 2024)

Key Course Featured

• Work-based learning - from case studies and problem-solving to work placement opportunities, you will graduate equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet current and future market needs.

• You will take part in the Business Schools new simulation suite where you can test and build you Accounting and Finance knowledge on simulated companies to apply the theories you learn in the classroom, into practice.

• Work placement opportunities are available to all of our students who demonstrate a good standard of engagement and professionalism during their studies.

• You will be able to participate in the new North Wales Business School Simulation Suite

• Your studies will follow a theoretical and practical approach to Accounting and Finance that ensures you build the core knowledge you need in the industry after graduation

• You will learn a variety of Excel models, SPSS and other coding software to ensure you have the skills you need when they enter the workplace.

What you will study

YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR)
The Foundation Year is an integrated year where you will study core modules with a broad range of students from across the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, giving you access to different perspectives and networking opportunities.

The modules will equip you with key skills needed for Higher Education and beyond. They will give you the chance to explore your subject area and available careers, allowing you to adapt your reading and assessments to be relevant to your degree pathway.
Alongside teaching from the broader faculty staff, you will be able to meet with staff and other students from your main degree pathway and get involved with events and opportunities that they are running.

• Study Skills for Success (Core)
• Resilience in Higher Education and Beyond (Core)
• A Day in the Life (Core)
• Life and Work in the Welsh Context (Core)
• Welsh for First Time Learners (Optional)
• Numeracy (option)
• Professional Communication in the Workplace (Optional)
• Maths and Experimental Design (Optional)

YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4)
In year two, you will be introduced to foundational topics across key business disciplines, including management, finance, human resources, marketing, communication, and analytics. This year focuses on building essential knowledge and skills that provide a strong basis for further specialised studies.

MODULES
• Introduction to Management & Business
• Introduction to Business Finance & Accounting
• Understanding Human Resource Management
• Marketing Essentials
• Business Communication Skills
• Business Analytics

YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5)
Year three will deepen your understanding of core accountancy and business concepts such as management accounting, taxation, and corporate risk management. It also introduces you to legal and financial principles, sustainability in finance, and valuation techniques. Additionally, there is an option to take an industry placement, offering practical experience and enhancing employability.

MODULES
• Advanced Management Accounting
• Business Taxation
• Managing Corporate Risk and Crime
• Business Law
• Sustainable Finance: Theory & Practice
• Security Analysis & Valuation

YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6)
The final year emphasises advanced learning, covering areas like financial management, auditing, strategy, and reporting. A dissertation is a key feature, allowing you to integrate your knowledge through research, further preparing you for professional and real-world challenges.

MODULES
• Advanced Financial Management
• Audit and Assurance
• Strategic Management
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Dissertation

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Teaching & Assessment

Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the core and option modules. Assessment methods include academic essays, presentations, reports, simulation exercises and examinations.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.

We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.

In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.