Accountancy BSc (Hons)

Accountants with the skills to monitor the flow of money for a business while being able to spot and protect against potential challenges, are highly sought after. Global uncertainty and the challenges of the economic climate, mean that skills in this field could be more important than ever before.

Why You Should Study This Course:

• Prepare for professional qualifications - Our degree is closely aligned to the syllabi of professional accountancy bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).
• Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor - Develop your skills on our Trading Floor, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals.
• Put your skills to the test - Prepare and analyse financial statements, as well as studying the impact of finance on real businesses through case studies of a diverse range of organisations.
• Access our sigma Maths and Stats Support Centre - Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions with experienced staff.
• Benefit from real-world exposure - Prepare for a future career in accountancy by applying for a work placement2. Past students have undertaken placements at PwC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover and the NHS.

What You'll Study:

• Year One:
• This course has a common first year.
• The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
• If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
• Common first year course:
• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)
• In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.
• Modules
• Principles of Financial Accounting – 20 credits
• Principles of Management Accounting – 20 credits
• Principles of Finance – 20 credits
• Mathematics and Statistics – 20 credits
• Business Economics - 20 credits
• Entrepreneurial Thinking – 20 credits
• Year Two:
• In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with financial reporting and management accounting, amongst others. 
• Modules
• Financial Reporting - 20 credits
• Management Accounting - 20 credits
• Financial Management – 20 credits
• Principles of Taxation – 20 credits
• Business Law and Corporate Ethics- 20 credits
• Designing a Research Proposal - 20 credits
• Placement Year:
• There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
• If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee3 of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.
• Modules
• UK Work Placement– 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement?– 0 credits
• Final Year:
• Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from years one and two.
• Modules
• Advanced Financial Reporting –20 credits
• Advanced Management Accounting – 20 credits
• Contemporary Issues in Accounting (Project) - 20 credits
• Corporate Financial Management – 20 credits
• Business Strategy - 20 credits
• Optional modules

How You'll Learn:
 

• Our teaching has a strong focus on merging theory and practice. You will be engaged in simulation and practical exercises, such as preparing and analysing financial statements or assessing financial investment options, giving you the opportunity to apply theory to real-life scenarios that professional accountants encounter on a day-to-day basis.
• You will have the opportunity to use one of the largest educational trading floors in Europe4, running Bloomberg trading terminals and giving access to a wealth of live and historical trading market data.
• You will benefit from formative feedback on your work delivered in class and online.
• You will look to develop team working, communication and leadership skills through participating in group projects.