Accounting and Law

At the end of this course you, the student, will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the contexts in which accountancy operates including the legal, ethical, social and natural environment, together with accounting concepts, principles, and accountancy practices.
Demonstrate skills in recording accounting transactions using a range of data including the ability to critically analyse contemporary theories and empirical evidence drawing reasoned conclusions.
Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts, principles, theories and procedures of Accounting and the fundamental doctrines, sources and principles which underpin the Law of England and Wales and how it relates to ethics and the concept of justice and the institutions within which the law is administered and how Law is made and developed.
Apply knowledge to problem situations and demonstrate the ability to provide solutions to unresolved issues over a wide number of legal and accounting issues and communicate these conclusions effectively.
Demonstrate a range of accountancy and legally-focused skills including the ability to locate, record and summarise information including reflection on one’s own learning; knowledge of accounting and legal rules and effective communication of this information.
Act independently in planning and managing tasks with limited guidance in areas which they have been studied; presentation of information including quantitative and qualitative data and other numerical data (where relevant) with analysis in a form appropriate to the intended audience.

2019 Entry

‘A’ levels at grades BBC - CCC
BTEC National Diploma grade MMM
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM
BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD
Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here on.
Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course.