Accountancy - BSc (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
3 Semesters
As you progress you will become more effective and creative as a problem solver and be given the opportunities to develop the skills necessary to be able to critically advise individuals and companies in the UK and internationally on a range of business related matters.
The accounting specialism and professional alignment of the course enables fast track progression into a career in accountancy.
Your engagement with this course will allow you to develop your teamwork, IT, analytical and presentation skills whilst boosting your commercial acumen and awareness as you progress through this course which has employability at its heart. You have the option of completing a year-long work placement between your second and final years of study should you wish to do so.
Additionally, there will be opportunities to experience different graduate roles with a wide variety of short insight or internship schemes open to you to compliment your studies during University vacations.
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About this course
The course is designed to equip you with technical knowledge and skills as well as a range of employability skills, attributes and attitudes. It will encourage your intellectual and ethical development and your personal commitment to the social purpose of becoming a professional accountant.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
It will also allow you to become more involved in University life by delivering, leading and supporting many aspects of the learning experience, from administration to research and mentoring roles.
GCSE English language and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Equivalent level 2 qualifications can be accepted
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details.
Students are satisfied with our Accountancy course! We scored 92 per cent for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2019.
This degree course is accredited by the ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA and ICAEW professional bodies for maximum exemptions. This means that the course is as professionally relevant and up-to-date as possible, taking into account the very latest developments in the profession.
On all of our courses you will gain a professional focus and real world experience of accounting, ensuring you are equipped to make an immediate impact in the business world. You have the opportunity to embark on a year-long sandwich placement as part of your degree course. Your placement tutor will also give you guidance throughout.
Our links with accrediting bodies and big name businesses mean we regularly hold industry talks and guest visits on campus.
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Subjects
- Financial
- Accountancy
- Financial Training
- Accounting
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction
- Successfully
- Guaranteed
- Optional
- Published
Course programme
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits).
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Business Foundations
- Principles of Economics
- Applied Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Financial Information Systems
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits).
- Financial Reporting
- Decision Making for Business and Finance
- Principles of Taxation
- Business Entrepreneur
- Business Operations
- Microeconomics
- Strategic Development
- Ethics, Corporate Governance and Law
- Study Abroad
Final Year
In order to complete this course, you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 40 credits).
- Advanced Financial Reporting20 credits
- Strategic Management Accounting
- Taxation20 credits
- Not for Profit Accounting and Reporting
- Audit and Assurance
- Financial Management
- Islamic Accounting and Finance
- UK and Global Accounting Issues
- Integrated Business Research Project
Additional information
Accountancy - BSc (Hons)