Course Summary

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance Degree is a three-year, full-time programme. It aims to provide a rigorous academic curriculum, which offers students the opportunity to study the fundamental disciplines of accounting and finance and appreciate their context in the business, economic and social environments. The programme will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the key accounting disciplines of Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Finance, Taxation and Audit. It will provide a conceptual foundation for professional careers in management or business, developing commercial awareness, critical and analytical thinking and the problem-solving skills required in a rapidly changing business environment. The course will enable students, to enhance their employability opportunities and/or gain admission to a Master’s programme or study for a professional qualification. The core modules offer exemption from the ACCA for papers F1 to F9 and accreditation for this will be sought on completion of the validation. The course programme also allows for potential exemptions from CIMA, ICAEW and CIPFA.

Course Details - Modules

YEAR ONE: AC4-01 Introduction to Management Accounting AC4-02 Introduction to Financial Accounting AC4-03 Quantitative Methods for Accounting AC4-04 Business and Economic Environment AC4-05 Professional Skills for Accountants AC4-06 Business Law and Ethics. YEAR TWO AC5-01 Management Accounting for Decision Making and Control AC5-02 Financial Reporting AC5-03 Financial Markets and Investment AC5-04 Taxation AC5-05 Principles of Auditing AC5-06 Company Law and Governance YEAR THREE AC6-01 Strategic Management Accounting AC6-03 Corporate Financial Management AC6-05 Audit Practice AC6-06 Accounting and Finance Dissertation

Course Details – Assessment Method

A range of methods are used to develop skills and to assess progress and learning. Assessment methods include examinations, academic essays, reports, case studies and individual/group presentations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: N400

Institution code: S43

Campus Name: University Centre Southend

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

30 credits at Merit or above.


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 7.0 IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

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

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

International 17930.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1
EU 17930.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Luker Road
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Southend
SS1 1ND

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