BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting

Duration: 3 years or 4 years with foundation year
Location:
London
Leeds
Birmingham
Manchester

About this Course

The BSc (Hons) in Finance and Accounting provides comprehensive exposure to the principles and practices of accounting and finance. This program lays a robust foundation for careers in professional accounting, financial services, or auditing. Students will gain high-level technical knowledge and a deep conceptual understanding of finance in business contexts, all while experiencing life in the diverse city of Manchester.
The course supports students aiming to align their studies with professional body (ACCA) requirements and allows for specialization in accounting. An expert teaching team helps develop core skills in financial auditing, reporting, and taxation, alongside broader business management concepts such as economics, planning, strategy, and performance.

Key Features

Develop essential academic and professional skills.
Gain insight into financial accounting, and master the technical language and practices of finance.
Opportunity to align learning with ACCA requirements, pursuing specialist interests in accounting.

Modules

Year One

• Academic and Professional Skills
• Business Planning
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Economics for Business

Year Two

• Financial Reporting for Business
• Taxation for Business
• Legal Aspects of Business
• Managing Business Performance

Year Three

• Financial Management in Organisation
• Business Strategy
• Undergraduate Major Project
• Financial Auditing

Career Routes

Graduates will have a broad understanding of accounting and finance, equipping them with sought-after technical and transferable skills. Potential career paths include:
• Chartered Accountant
• Stockbroker
• Actuary
• Economist
• Tax Adviser
• Forensic Accountant
• Accounting Technician
• Company Secretary
• Finance Officer
The course prepares students for employment in various sectors, including public, private, and voluntary organizations, and serves as a stepping stone for further specialization in accountancy or finance at the postgraduate level or through professional qualifications such as ACCA.

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