Course Summary

This course will enable you to convert your foundation degree or HND to a full BA (Hons) degree so you can progress your career within accounting and finance. This course is intended to provide principal knowledge and skills in the thematic pathways of: - Financial management and probity that will enable operational effectiveness in a modern organisation - Decision making by organisations in the corporate environment with regards to investment appraisal - The current research in technical and theoretical areas of accounting - The effective design, supervision and management of organisational operations and processes - The role of legislation in regulating internal control and ethics of an organisation in a modern society and the extent to which this currently addresses growing concerns and sustainability of an organisation, corporate law, audit & assurance Why study this course? The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance (top-up) programme aims to: - Enable you to undertake a rigorous study of the theories and techniques related to accounting and financial management - Acquire and develop the practical skills essential within an accounting and financial environment - Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in line with the QAA benchmark statements for accounting and finance (QAA Accounting and Finance, 2016) - Develop and enhance transferable skills relevant to a range of employment opportunities in both private and public sector organisations including the third sector - Enable students to develop competence in accounting and finance alongside wisdom in its application sufficient for them to enhance their employability and possibly progress to postgraduate study - Develop in you the ability to blend theory and practice in complex situations in a systematic and creative way to improve financial and business performance - Encourage and support the spirit of intellectual curiosity and enquiry, an ability to tackle problem solving and the capacity for creativity.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: N401

Institution code: N36

Campus Name: Newman University

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


All applicants will need to have 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5 in a relevant Foundation Degree or HND. Some applicants will need to successfully complete the Accounting and Finance Bridging Module to support their transition into the programme. If you have specific questions about the Top Up Award or bridging module please contact Admissions (admissions@newman.ac.uk)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 85%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 9250.0 Whole course
England 9250.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Whole course
Scotland 9250.0 Whole course
Wales 9250.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

Fees shown are for 2021/22 academic year. The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, on enrolment and in subsequent years of your course, where applicable. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments. Additional cost information associated with undergraduate degrees can be found at https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/additional-costs-for-undergraduate-courses/

Provider information

Genners Lane
Bartley Green
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B32 3NT

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