BSc Accounting and Finance

BSc Accounting and Finance

Overview

The Business School is ranked in the top 150 for Business and Economics in THE World University Rankings by Subject 2023. The BSc Accounting and Finance course emphasizes quantitative skills, supported by its Q-Step Affiliate status. Accredited by ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, it prepares students for success in the finance industry with rigorous coursework and practical applications.

Objectives

    The BSc Accounting and Finance programme offers students a comprehensive education in finance, accounting, and business management. It provides access to a virtual trading floor with real-world Bloomberg data and emphasizes quantitative skills development.

    Year 1

    • Introduction to Economics
    • Professional & Academic Development (Accounting)
    • Introduction to Accounting I
    • Quantitative Methods and Finance
    • Introduction to Management
    • Introduction to Accounting II
    • Introduction to Finance

    Year 2

    • Financial Reporting and Analysis
    • Management Accounting I
    • Portfolio Analysis
    • Introduction to Banking
    • Management Accounting II
    • Audit Principles and Practice
    • Corporate Finance
    • Financial Modeling

    Year 3

    • Accounting Project
    • Current Issues in Financial Reporting
    • Elements of Corporate and Business Law
    • Advanced Management Accounting
    • Option and Futures
    • Taxation Policy and Practice
    • International Finance
    • Risk Management and Financial Institutions
    • International Banking

Admission criteria

Age Requirement: Must be 17+ by 30 November in the year of registration.

Mathematics Requirement: GCSE Mathematics C/4 or equivalent.

English Competency:

  • Provide proof of competence in English by holding UK GCSE/GCE 'O' Level at grade C or an English proficiency certificate.

Qualification Options:

  • Option 1: BBC or 112 UCAS points obtained from a minimum of two Cambridge/Edexcel Advanced levels.
  • Option 2: 29 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
  • Option 3: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with grade *DMM or above (equivalent to 112 UCAS tariff points).
  • Option 4: Foundation year qualifications from the UK, USA, Europe, Australia, or New Zealand, with a minimum mark of 60% where the pass mark is 40%.
  • Option 5: Overall grade of 60% or above in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC). (*60% in HSSC Mathematics is compulsory)

Possible career routes

Some of the career routes for graduates of the BSc Accounting and Finance programme are:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Accountant
  • Auditor
  • Investment Banker
  • Management Consultant
  • Tax Consultant
  • Financial Planner
  • Risk Manager
  • Corporate Treasurer
  • Financial Controller

Programme duration

The BSc Accounting and Finance is a 3 year long degree programme.

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