To be accepted for the programme students must possess 240 credits (120 ECTS) at level 4 and 5 obtained in a relevant subject area, covering either accounting or finance.
An IELTS of 6.0 overall
A good accountant is a valuable asset to practically all forms of business. Upon successful completion of this course, you could gain the skills to prove your value in a variety of sectors.
Monitoring and reporting on financial performance, accountants provide vital information for the organisations and business they work for. They are responsible for making and advising on a range of financial decisions – from setting product prices or determining the feasibility of multi-million pound developments to assessing the pros and cons of potential mergers and acquisitions.
Currently accredited by some of the UK’s leading professional bodies (see the Accreditation and Professional Recognition and Exemption sections for more detail) this course is designed with a potential future accountancy career in mind, with professional experience and skills development opportunities embedded throughout.
There are also opportunities to gain hands-on experience of key computerised accounting information systems like SAGE and SAP, as well as the opportunity to work on our Trading Floor, which gives you the chance to gain first-hand experience of industry standard tools and should allow you to explore putting theory into practice.
International Code: FBLU027
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Year one
Introduction to Finance
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Management Accounting
Statistics for Finance and Accounting
Business Mathematics
Financial Accounting
Law for Business
Academic and Employment Skills
Year two
Financial Reporting
Principles of Taxation
Accounting Information Systems
Management Accounting
Professional and Academic competencies
Placement year
Work Placement module
Placement / Study Abroad
During your placement year you will complete one of the following two modules:
Final year
Modules
Audit and Assurance
Advanced Financial Reporting
Advanced Management Accounting
Leadership and Strategy
Contemporary Issues in Accounting (Dissertation)
On successful completion of this course, you should be well equipped to pursue a potential future career in accountancy. Vital to the wellbeing of our economy, accountancy is one of the largest UK industries with more than 800,000 people employed in the sector.
The strong vocational element of the course and use of case studies aims to give you a good grounding in real business situations, while professional accreditations can help to fast-track your professional career (please note accreditations are subject to additional costs and requirements). For more on our accreditations, please see the Accreditation and Professional Recognition section of this pages Overview tab.
There will also be opportunities to benefit from developing a wide range of desirable professional skills, which could help you as you progress in your potential future workplace, including team working; critical evaluation; self-directed learning; problem-solving; action planning and organising.
The following personal qualities will also be addressed in each of the skills modules: achievement orientation; initiative and creativity; self-confidence; decisiveness; reflectiveness; adaptability and flexibility. Coupled with the professional skills explored and upon successful completion, these could help you as you look to develop any potential future career.
To complete your professional qualification, you will need to successfully complete the course and your final exams and have three years of professional training and work experience. Alternatively, you may decide to continue your studies at postgraduate level to further enhance your employability. Here at Coventry, we offer the MSc Accounting and Financial Management and the MSc Professional Accountancy, which is designed to help prepare you for exams with the Association for Chartered Certified Accountants. Please note that further study opportunities and exams are subject to competitive application, availability, meeting any applicable visa requirements and additional fees may apply.
Coventry University is committed to preparing you for your potential future career options and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University's Careers and Employability team provide a wide range of support services to help you plan and prepare for your potential future career.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
