Accounting with Finance

The BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance is aimed at students who have an interest in developing their knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of accounting and finance, and in particular, who are looking to pursue a professional career in accounting. The curriculum is also complemented by guest lectures and ‘live’ workshops to promote independent learning and help students increase their employability skills for the future.

Year 1 provides students with a good understanding of the foundations of accounting and finance alongside the fundamentals of business. Years 2 and 3 give applicants an in-depth knowledge of how companies use accounting and finance to make decisions and report performance under conditions of uncertainty and risk. The programme equips students with the knowledge and skills required for a professional career in a rapidly changing work environment, while supporting self-awareness, personal development and providing access to valuable work-experience opportunities.

This degree is ideal for those interested in a future professional career in accounting, finance, audit and taxation. It offers an excellent grounding in accounting and acts as a foundation for further study in accounting or finance at postgraduate or professional level.

Course Modules

Year 1

The first year will consist of six compulsory modules:
• Essentials of Management (20 credits)
• Academic and Employability Skills (20 credits)
• Managing and Leading People (20 credits)
• Financial Accounting (20 credits)
• Data Analysis (20 credits)
• Managing Accounting (20 credits)

PLEASE NOTE - Students will have the opportunity to undertake one law module (Common Law Method) on a pass/fail system (i.e. non credit-bearing) over the summer between Year One and Year Two. Students are strongly advised to take this module before undertaking the core law modules.

Year 2

The second year will consist of six compulsory modules.

Three modules in Semester 1:
• Ethics and Regulations in Finance and Accounting (20 credits)
• Economics for Business (20 credits)
• Finances (20 credits)

Three modules in Semester 2:
• Introduction to Taxation (20 credits)
• Business Law 1 (20 credits)
• Management Accounting for Business (20 credits)

Students also have the opportunity to spend Semester 2 studying abroad (60 credits).

Year 3

The third year will consist of six compulsory modules:

Three modules in Semester 1:
• International Strategic Management (20 credits)
• Financial Reporting (20 credits)
• Corporate Finance (20 credits)

Three modules in Semester 2:
• Advanced Taxation (20 credits)
• Audit (20 credits)
• Advanced Financial Reporting (20 credits)