You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all four components)
Our course gives you the tools to succeed in this dynamic and rewarding profession.
Why study accounting with us
Accountancy is at the core of every business which means that our BA Accounting and Finance course offers you a range of opportunities in every industry, from banking to fashion and everywhere in between. You’ll develop your advanced theoretical knowledge as well as a practical understanding of all things finance. Covering key areas within financial and management accounting, taxation and business law, you’ll gain a deep understanding of the role accounting plays in successful organisations.
Build your hands-on practical accounting skills
You’ll build your knowledge through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. You’ll also take part in a range of class-based discussions to further develop your skills and understanding.
We’ve got industry standard software such as Sage and OneSource in our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab to give you the hands-on experience you’ll need to succeed in the industry.
During your studies, you will have the opportunity to do a paid work placement, either as a year-long project or two shorter placements. Here you’ll get the chance to test and improve your technical skills in the real world, as well as building your soft employability skills such as communication and team work.
Get the support you need to succeed
When it comes to support, you’ll be matched with a Personal Tutor to get the guidance you need, while your Subject Liaison Librarian supports you directly in the Financial Markets Lab. You’ll also get support from our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants who have personal experience in your subject.
A BA in accounting and finance from one of the best finance courses in London is the ideal first step towards becoming a qualified accountant. We are in the top 5 in London and in the top 300 worldwide in the Accounting and Finance University Ranking (The Complete University Guide 2019 and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). It’s also a springboard for other careers like corporate finance, market research, and risk analysis, among many others. Graduates from this course have gone on to have careers with the likes of PwC, Deloitte and City Bank among others.
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Modules
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Year 1
Financial Data Analysis (15 credits) - Compulsory
Corporate Responsibility and Ethics (15 credits) - Compulsory
Financial Business Environment (15 credits) - Compulsory
Accounting Information Systems (15 credits) - Compulsory
Management Accounting (30 credits) - Compulsory
Financial Accounting (30 credits) - Compulsory
Year 2
Applied Financial Accounting OR Advanced Financial Accounting (30 credits) - Compulsory
Applied Management Accounting OR Advanced Management Accounting (30 credits) - Compulsory
Business Law (30 credits) - Compulsory
Financial Mathematics (30 credits) – Optional
Operations Management (30 credits) – Optional
Financial Project Management (30 credits) – Optional
Personal Financial Behaviour (30 credits) – Optional
Year 3
Accounting Theory (15 credits) – Compulsory
Ethics and Sustainability (15 credits) – Compulsory
Taxation (30 credits) – Compulsory
Corporate Finance (30 credits) – Compulsory
Audit and Assurance (30 credits) – Optional
Authentic Leadership Development (30 credits) – Optional
Business Start-up (30 credits) – Optional
Investment Analysis (30 credits) - Optional
Advanced Financial Data Analysis (30 credits) – Optional
Corporate Accountability (30 credits) – Optional
Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (30 credits) – Optional
Work Internship (30 credits) – Optional
September 2020 entry – Year 3 entry only
Accounting Theory (30 credits) - Compulsory
Business strategies in Mandarin (30 credits) - Optional
Trade and International Business (30 credits) - Optional
Consulting in Organisations (30 credits) - Optional
Corporate Governance (30 credits) - Optional
Financial Statistics (30 credits) - Optional
An Accounting and Finance degree opens the doors to a range of careers, many with excellent progression and competitive salaries such as Trainee Accountant, Audit Trainee, Financial Risk Analyst, Finance Assistant and Credit Controller. Previous graduates have progressed into careers with a wide range of prestigious organisations including:
PwC
Deloitte
Grant Thornton
Philips
Centrica
City Bank
Credit Suisse
Leadenhall Finance
Royal Mail
Hacker Young
John Lewis
You can pursue a career as a professional accountant following accreditation (setting you on the path to becoming a professional accounting). Additionally, you can go on to further study on courses such as MSc Investment and Finance, and MSc Banking and Finance.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
