If you enjoy controlling the figures, then the world of finance could be for you. Learn how to maximise your impact on an organisation’s financial health with our BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance.
With over 70% of our students going onto industry roles, this degree is recognised by professional bodies so that when you graduate, you’ll be exempt from some exams, and will be even closer to your chosen career.
**Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?**
From day one, you’ll develop the theoretical and practical skills needed to succeed as an accountant or finance professional. You'll study a variety of subjects, which involve learning about the business environment and people management, as well as the fundamentals of accounting and finance.
Thanks to our links with professional bodies, we have access to industry experts who help to shape our courses.
The following professional bodies currently accredit this degree:
- ACCA – Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- ICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- CIMA – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- IFA - Institute of Financial Accountants.
We will help you work towards your ACCA or CIMA, ICAEW and IFA professional qualification.
Studying a course with a professional accreditation gives you the opportunity to get workplace experience, learn about new developments in the industry and apply for membership with the accrediting body.
Graduates are also be eligible for membership at various levels for the IFA and ICAEW.
**What will I study?**
Working in finance involves many skills as you interact with so many different departments. Communication, engagement, forecasting and analysing all become part of your armoury when you graduate.
Throughout the course you’ll learn about financial and management accounting and the business and regulatory environment in which businesses operate.
You’ll also learn about financial management and the role of the financial markets and key financial institutions.
A major part of this course involves developing relevant practical skills to prepare you for employment. For example, you’ll learn how to:
- manipulate, analyse and interpret financial and non-financial data
- prepare financial reports
- apply accounting principles and techniques to a range of business problems
- appraise evidence
- conduct independent research when required, such as when preparing a final-year project on a topic of your choice.
**How will I be taught and assessed?**
This course is offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.
Where the Foundation Year is taught at University Campus Aylesbury Vale all subsequent years will be taught at High Wycombe Campus (https://bucks.ac.uk/high-wycombe-campus)
Our lecturers have extensive industry and academic experience. They’ll help you mix theory with practice, informing your teaching with their knowledge.
We attract many guest speakers, including former students who share their business acumen. You’ll have the chance to be guided through real briefs, watching the accounts of a real business evolve and shift.
With small classes, you’ll get the chance to interact with peers and lecturers to develop your skills. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate on projects and live briefs with students from other business management degree programmes, gaining the practical and transferable skills you need for your career.
Throughout your studies you’ll hear stories from people working in businesses of all sizes. This gives you the chance to learn about various job functions and different corporate cultures, and ultimately, your regular exposure to industry helps make you employable from the moment you graduate.
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:
NN44
Institution code:
B94
Campus Name:
Buckinghamshire New University
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
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
A typical offer will require a UCAS Tariff score between 32 - 56.
Every application is considered on an individual basis.
For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our General Entry Requirements pages.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the 3-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a Level 4 course, will be considered for the 4-year programme including a Foundation Year.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
