**Overview** Want to turn your interest in finance into a long-lasting career? This BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance degree combines accountancy and financial skills to give you the economic expertise, analytical techniques and strategic insight businesses are looking for. This course is accredited by four global accountancy bodies. Studying an accredited course means you can gain exemptions from professional examinations and get on the fast-track to becoming a Chartered Accountant. You’ll get a grounding in accounting and business finance before exploring advanced topics such as taxation or accounting analytics. As you build your knowledge of business law, finance and the economy, you’ll finish with a dissertation on a topic that excites you. You’ll be supported to obtain the ACCA certificate in Data Analytics and the Bloomberg certificate. You could also gain valuable work experience on a placement. Some of our previous students have done placements at companies such as Deloitte, PwC, and Ernst & Young. And you’ll have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe, the US or Asia. Accounting and finance are at the heart of business. Whether you see your future with a global corporation, a dynamic start-up, or in investment and fund management, a degree in Accounting with Finance prepares you for a wide range of careers that navigate the complex world of finance. But you're not limited to the financial sector. The analytical, financial and problem-solving skills you'll learn are highly valued in general management, operations, strategy, consultancy, project management, purchasing and business analytics. **Accredited and recognised by** This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, and recognised by Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and Institute of Chartered Accountants accreditation exempts graduates from specific professional examinations. **What you'll experience** On this Accounting with Finance degree course, you'll: * Learn from professionally qualified expert staff, whose practical experience and research interests ensure your learning is up-to-date with industry developments and regulations * Use the same accounting and financial software as professionals, including Sage and SAP business resource planning software * Get access to mentoring from 2nd and 3rd year students, who can help you settle into study and university life in year 1 * Apply your skills in simulated business management exercises * Learn to make fast-paced investment decisions using our Bloomberg Suite, the trading platform used by professionals * Develop skills you can use in all areas of your life and career, including analytical, decision making, research and personal finance skills **Careers and opportunities** Accountants are in demand in all sectors, including the public sector and charities. Many companies employ in-house accountants, or you could work in an accountancy practice. You can also use your degree to get into banking, insurance, investment and fund management, but you're not limited to the financial sector. The analytical, financial and problem-solving skills you'll learn are highly valued in general management, operations, strategy, consultancy, project management, purchasing and business analytics. Previous graduates of this course have secured jobs such as: Trainee accountant Trainee chartered accountant Associate auditor Assurance associate ACA trainee Due diligence analyst Trainee investment broker Control analyst Financial reporting analyst Finance officer Graduate tax analyst Audit & advisory associate IT account development FP&A reporting analyst Digital marketer Marketing manager Account Manager HR adviser

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Economics - Essentials of Financial Accounting - Organisations & Accounting Quantitative Methods - Toolbox for Accounting Professionals - Introduction to Finance for Accountants - Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Business Analytics There are no optional units in this year. Year 2 Core units in this year include: - Financial Management - Financial Reporting - Management Accounting - Critical Issues in Accounting and Finance Options to choose from in this year currently include: - Taxation - Accounting Packages and Systems - Business Law - Modern Foreign Language (IWLP) - Investment Analysis - Bloomberg (Level 5) - Accounting in the Community (Level 5) - Introduction to Business Analytics Placement year (optional) On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Advanced Global Financial Management - Advanced Financial Reporting - Strategic Management Accounting Options to choose from in this year currently include: - Independent Study Project - Dissertation - International Accounting Project - International Financial Management - Auditing - Strategic Management We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You'll be assessed through: - analysis of topical case studies - written reports - essays - examinations - presentations - self-led project or dissertation - group work You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. The way you’re assessed may depend on the units you select. As a guide, students on this course last year were typically assessed as follows: - Year 1 students: 58% by written exams and 42% by coursework - Year 2 students: 58% by written exams and 42% by coursework - Year 3 students: 47% by written exams, 5% by practical exams and 48% by coursework

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

Certified Accountants, Chartered Association of

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.

Course code: N4N3

Institution code: P80

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	16200.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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