On Accounting and Financial Studies you’ll gain valuable insights into accounting and its varied applications in business life.
Why study with us
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- You’ll explore subjects which are fundamental to understanding the financial position of an enterprise.
- You'll have access to SAP and SAGE world-renowned software providers.
- You’ll get the opportunity to further develop your employability by taking a 48-week paid placement, in accountancy, business and public sector environments.
What you'll do
- You'll gain the skills and experience you need to become financially astute and make real changes – without qualifying as an accountant first. The accounting and financial knowledge you’ll gain is ideal if you’re interested in a working across a wide range of sectors. These sectors include the public sector, business and the charity sector.
- You'll study through a combination of methods. The majority of your learning will be through assessments. Assessments develop your practical business skills such as report writing and presentations. You'll undertake some examinations, these will develop your ability to work under pressure, a skill you'll utilise in a future career in accounting and business.
- You’ll also get the opportunity to attend practical Sage and Excel workshops. These workshops will help aid your future employability as they are valued by both local and national employers. You will also be studying modules accredited by CIMA.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Please note that for Year 2, the AC2300 module is not available to international students entering directly into Year 2 of the programme. The BC2002 module is compulsory only for international students entering directly into Year 2 of the programme.
For those studying in Year 3, the AC3830 module is not available to international students entering directly into Year 3 of the programme. The BC2002 module is compulsory only for international students entering directly into Year 3 of the programme.
Accreditations
- This course is accredited by the CIMA, the world's largest professional body of management accountants, which provides relevant training and finance qualifications for business.
Industry Links
- We've been awarded the Small Business Charter (SBC) in recognition of our commitment to supporting student entrepreneurship, small businesses and the local economy. The SBC is an award for the UK’s world-class business schools.
Future careers
This Accounting and Finance Studies degree will enable you to work within international finance. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a financial or related consultancy career within the accountancy profession, business or public services.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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This course is based in the School of Business
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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