Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons) Top-up
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
1 Year
Do you aspire to become a certified accountant or want to work in finance? Do you already have a background in these fields? Developed with the support of key industry partners, our Finance and Accounting top-up degree is designed to help you build on your existing knowledge and skills in order to open up a wide range of career opportunities.
In today’s dynamic digital marketplace, graduates need more than theoretical learning alone to compete in the job market. Designed for anyone who has previously studied a relevant subject (up to Level 5), our accounting and finance top-up course puts you ahead of the competition by offering early immersion into the markets, developing your practical and professional skills learning in our newly-built Financial Trading Suite powered by Infront Professional Terminal.
By studying our Finance and Accounting top-up course, you will not only gain a detailed understanding of financial systems but also insight into other business areas including enterprise, marketing, strategy and leadership. Thanks to our close connections with industry partners, you will also be exposed to the latest technology and become familiar with the digital tools used in professional practice.
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About this course
Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.
Finance officer
Analytics manager
Budget analyst
Data analyst
Mortgage adviser
Entry requirements
Academic: A relevant HND or a foundation degree in the areas of accounting, banking and finance, business finance, economics or finance, with 240 credits.
EU/international students
Academic: European and International qualifications studied in a relevant subject matter will also be considered. Applicants will need to have achieved 120 ECTS or equivalent (European Credit Transfer).
University College Birmingham works with a wide range of organisations to ensure you receive the best possible training and qualifications recognised by industry.
PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Work on live consultancy cases with local and international clients in our state-of-the-art Financial Trading Suite
SPECIALISE YOUR STUDIES – Choose a topic within the industry that interests you to study in depth for your final research project
INDUSTRY APPROVED – Our course is developed and delivered in partnership with key industry players and professional bodies
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Subjects
- Leadership
- Trading
- Market
- Teaching
- Finance
- Financial
- Industry
- Financial Training
- Enterprise
- Strategy
- Financial Reporting
Course programme
MODULES
Core Modules
- Financial Reporting
- Leadership and Enterprise Strategy
- Performance Management
- Research Project
- Corporate Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
Note: Indicative information only – actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction.
Teaching
Learning strategies include:
- Lectures (including guest lectures)
- Small group seminars
- Workshops
- One-to-one tutorials
- Group projects
- Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
- Self-directed study
- You will need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time.
Assessment formats include:
- Examinations
- Coursework (including presentations, essays, reports, multiple choice tests and numerical computations)
Additional information
UK/EU students
If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.
International students
If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.
If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.
Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons) Top-up