BA Accounting and Finance
Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSEs in Mathematics and English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance. Core topics include Accounting, Financial Analysis, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Entrepreneurship. The programme offers exemptions from professional accounting bodies, including up to nine ACCA papers. An optional industry placement year can be taken between the second and third year, and the final-year Capstone Project offers choices such as a dissertation, consultancy project, or start-up venture.
Modules
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- The Business Environment
- Discovering Your Subject
- International Financial Reporting
- Research and Consultancy Skills
- Financial Management
- Data Analysis
- Financial Modelling
- Personal and Business Taxation
- Optional Industrial Placement Year
- Capstone Project
- Advanced Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Investments & Financial Risk Management
- Strategic Performance Management
- Audit & Assurance
- Strategic Leadership and Governance
- Digital Finance