Accounting and Finance BA (Hons)

Modules

The course offers a mix of accounting, financial and general business modules that blend together to give you an understanding of the financial world and the topical issues affecting that world.

On a day-to-day basis the course allows you to mix and share experiences with a diverse group of people – all of whom have a common interest in finance and accounting related subjects.

Methods of assessment for course overall: 50% coursework

• Introduction to financial accounting
• Study skills
• Business maths and economics
• Management accounting
• The professional accountant in business
• Computer systems for accounting

• Financial accounting and analysis
• Advanced management accounting
• Employability skills for accountants
• Business and company law
• Fundamentals of finance
• Taxation fundamentals

Optional work placement (or you can choose to go directly to year 4 and complete the degree in 3 years).

• Accounting and finance theories and issues
• Managerial finance
• Financial reporting
• Audit and assurance

Plus two of the following electives:

• Advanced personal taxation
• Corporate finance and risk management
• Advanced corporate reporting
• Enterprise strategy
• Personal finance