Course overview

This course will introduce you to the principles and practice of Accounting and Finance. You will gain a thorough understanding of accounting concepts, which is ideal if you want to become a professional accountant. Having accounting and finance knowledge is an advantage in any profession today, from being a stockbroker to an economist. So even if you do not want to become a professional accountant, you will find this degree invaluable.

You will take part in lectures, seminars, workshops, task focused activities, field trips and excursions as part of this course. You will also engage with industry practitioners. Each year we offer employer talk back events, this gives you the opportunity to hear from Accountants currently working in a variety of organizations and learn about their career paths and the opportunities for graduates in their organizations.

Take a look at distinct course features that set it apart:

A focus on employability and getting you ready for the workplace.

Tutors who are active researchers and will use their knowledge to help you develop yours.

Dedicated 1 on 1 support from your personal tutor to help you reach your potential and seminar sizes of 20 to 25 students.

Focus on the areas of your learning that matter to you, with options on module focus and support specific to you.

You will have the opportunity to take part in the off campus Sage course, you will learn about Sage accounting software and how this is used in practice. Sage is the market leader for integrated accounting, payroll, and payment systems, supporting the ambition of the world’s entrepreneurs.

As a Business School we are passionate about social responsibility and sustainability. These values and this commitment will be embedded throughout this course. We are a Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME) signatory for the United Nations. Our mission is to develop your potential so that you can make a difference in society.

On completion of your studies you will have the opportunity to claim exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and /or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

We are recognized as an ICAEW Partner in Learning, working with ICAEW in the professional development of students. As a global professional body for chartered accountants, they promote inclusivity, diversity and fairness. They believe that chartered accountancy can be a force for positive change and continue to work with governments, regulators and business leaders globally as their method to serve the public interest.

Through the Accounting and Finance Course, you will have the opportunity to partake in the CIMA scheme, CIMA is the global professional management accounting body based in UK. They offer training and qualifications in management accountancy, focusing on accountants working in, or studying for a career in the industry.