Course Summary

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree is delivered by Bayes Business School (formerly Cass)), one of Europe’s leading business schools. Part of City, University of London, The Business School is ranked amongst the top 6 business schools in the UK*. If you’re ambitious, determined to succeed in the field of accounting and finance, and have lots of drive, a can-do attitude and a strong work ethic, you’re ready for this course. Ranked 3rd in London** the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance has been carefully designed to equip you with the subject knowledge, professional acumen and key skills needed to excel in your accountancy or finance career. The Accounting and Finance degree is both highly selective and highly demanding. You will be working hard for the rewards it delivers. The degree is delivered in strategic partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). By meeting the relevant criteria, you can achieve up to eight exemptions from the ICAEW's Chartered Accountant qualification (ACA) and receive similar exemptions from other professional accountancy bodies. Over three years – or four if you choose to take a work placement or study abroad year – you gain a thorough grounding in a wide range of core and optional modules. You will become proficient in all areas of accounting and finance, from financial accounting and corporate finance to financial management, taxation and economics. As a leading global business school in the City of London, we offer all Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) students unrivalled access to the best of global business intelligence and innovation and this is no exception for accounting and finance students. You will be taught by world-leading academics who are at the forefront of research in accounting and finance, as well as accountancy and finance professionals who practice at the highest levels of the industry in London and globally. In each year of your degree, you will study a core set of modules that will allow you to focus on finance and accounting, alongside modules that will broaden your studies into other areas of economics and business. In fact, the Accounting and Finance degree at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) contains more credits than the majority of all other accounting and finance degrees in the UK. By studying for 450 credits rather than the standard 360 credits during your degree, you are able to obtain in depth understanding in specialisms such as business forecasting, asset management, Visual Basic programming and corporate social responsibility. During your time on the Accounting and Finance degree, we support your professional and personal growth in a number of ways. As well as hosting a series of business networking events at our state-of-the art building, we also employ a variety of assessment methods, including presentations and group-based projects, ensuring you develop your communication skills throughout. All first and second year Accounting and Finance students are eligible to apply for the Micro-Placements Programme which offers you the opportunity to apply for a 3-5 week summer placement, exposing you to a real-life business environment at a London-based employer. The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is available as a three-year degree, or four-year degree for those who wish to take up a one-year work placement or study abroad sandwich option. The four-year degree offers excellent opportunities to gain relevant work experience to prepare you for your career, and to make contacts in the business and finance world. You also have the option to apply for a study abroad sandwich year at one of our highly-respected partner institutions across the world. In an increasingly globalised business environment this is excellent preparation. * Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2020 ** Times Good University Guide 2021

Course Details - Modules

Year one In the first year, students develop the fundamental knowledge required for a successful career in many areas of business, including accounting, finance and financial markets, economics and law. This year also focuses on consolidating quantitative skills in business and finance applications. Core modules: — Introductory financial accounting — Introduction to finance — Financial institutions — Introduction to business law — Introductory management accounting — Introduction to statistics — Microeconomics — Macroeconomics — Professional skills. Year two In the second year, students acquire a deeper understanding of accounting, financial markets, risk management, valuation and capital markets. They develop the ability to prepare financial statements according to international accounting standards, analyse financial information for performance measurement and valuation purposes and apply financial tools to value assets trading in financial markets. They also gain exposure to more complex topics such as financial econometrics, assurance, taxation, risk analysis and modelling. Core modules: — Intermediate financial accounting 1 — Financial markets — Financial econometrics — Assurance — Intermediate financial accounting 2 — Corporate law — Management accounting — Principles of taxation. Year three The final year allows students to tackle more advanced topics in both accounting and finance, including audit and assurance, taxation, financial management and corporate finance. As part of the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance course, students are required to undertake a final-year project on a topic relevant to their studies. Core modules: — Final-year project (both terms) — Corporate finance — Corporate strategy — Strategy for business — Advanced financial accounting: theory and practice — Audit and assurance — Taxation

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be assessed using a variety of methods, depending on module choices including: - Coursework - Unseen written examinations, taking place at the end of each term (or at the end of a year, if a module is taught over two terms) - Class tests - Online quizzes and tests, using the Virtual Learning Environment - Presentation - Group projects, individual projects. - Percentage of the course assessed by coursework The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2018/19 entry is as follows: Year 1 67% written, 3% practical, 30% coursework Year 2 74% written, 26% coursework Year 3 53% written, 47% coursework.

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: N4N3

Institution code: C60

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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

Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking and native language subjects. Please note GCSE Maths grade 7/grade A is also required if not taking A Level Maths. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Please note this should include a minimum three subjects at Advanced Higher (grades AAA) and a minimum two other subjects at Higher (grades AA). This must include Maths grade A at either level. Additionally English at either level or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Please note GCSE Maths grade 7/grade A is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Must include 18 points across three Higher Level subjects, including either grade 4 in Higher Level or grade 5 in Standard Level English, or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Please note GCSE Maths grade 7/grade A is also required. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Excludes General Studies, Critical Thinking and native language subjects. Please note GCSE Maths grade 7/grade A is also required if not taking Pre-U Maths. Additionally GCSE English Language grade 5/grade C or other English language proficiency qualification required (For more information on English qualifications please refer to http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying-to-city/tier-4-english-language-requirements).

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.cass.city.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/courses/accounting-and-finance

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 85%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
EU 19500.0 Year 1
International 19500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Northampton Square
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