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
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.
How to apply
26Jan
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:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components. |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £17930 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17930 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre South Essex
Luker Road
Southend
SS1 1ND