BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance Level 4

BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Course Overview

We’ve designed this course to give you the forward-facing skills required in today’s evolving accounting and finance sector. You’ll become equipped with an in-depth understanding of modern accounting and finance, including the role and scope of technology in the field in areas such as Fintech and blockchain, as well as gain the skills to make sound investment decisions. . Throughout the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your learning into practice, helping you gain real-world skills you can use in your future role.

Accounting

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), three world-leading professional bodies. We’ve fully aligned your course content with these qualifications, meaning you can gain up to 26 exemptions towards any future exams you may take with these accountancy bodies.

Finance

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) approved this course, meaning you can prepare to sit CFA Level 1 papers. This makes it one of the select few programmes carrying three professional accounting body accreditations and CFA endorsement.

We’ve also partnered with Moody’s to give you access to a wealth of financial data. Using these alongside advanced statistical software, you’ll have the opportunity to make real-world financial decisions using live data, ensuring you’ll be well-versed in modern finance before you even graduate.

Modules

You have 3-9 years to complete your course, meaning that you can take up to three years to complete each level. However, many of our students complete the course in 3-6 years

Level 4

Introduction to Business Economics (20 credits)
Introduction to Finance (20 credits)
Financial Accounting (20 credits)
Introduction to Management Accounting (20 credits)
Quantitative Methods for Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
Introduction to Financial Technology (20 credits)

Level 5

Financial Reporting (20 credits)
Financial Markets and Institutions (20 credits)
Performance Management (20 credits)
Corporate and Business Law (20 credits)
Security Analysis and Valuation (20 credits)
Applied Research Skills (20 credits)

Level 6

Corporate Financial Management
International Finance
Taxation
Audit and Assurance
Investment and Portfolio Management
Financial Management Project

Entry requirements

What you need to study with us

Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study your degree in a flexible and convenient way. That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you’ll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.

Eligibility

Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree has standard entry requirements. To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have:

GCSE Grade C in Mathematics , or equivalent.
Two subjects at GCE A-Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course.
We also accept applications from those with relevant work experience and recognised Accounting/Finance professional qualifications.

English proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent

We are happy to consider an application from you if you can show us you have the motivation to study this degree.

We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence of relevant experience.

Course fees and funding

Course fee breakdown

Studying Online	Fee
Fee per level:
Level 4 fee:	£5,500
Level 5 fee:	£5,500
Level 6 fee:	£5,500

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.