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Accounting and Finance at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Course Overview This course is taught through block learning. Find out more at https://www.lancashire.ac.uk/study/block-learning Fast-track your career with our professionally accredited Accounting and Finance degree. Gain strategic, analytical and digital skills plus exemptions from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW. You’ll study core areas of financial practice, including reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Alongside these essentials, you’ll explore how accounting supports ethical leadership, sustainability and business strategy. What do you learn in an accounting and finance degree? Learning is practical and engaging, with simulations, live projects and data-driven decision-making tasks. You’ll gain extra credentials like SAGE certification and work with tools such as FactSet, Excel modelling and AI dashboards to stay ahead in a data-driven financial world. To prepare for the graduate job market, you’ll take part in an assessment centre experience and earn digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like FactSet and Microsoft, boosting your CV and interview confidence. Why study with us

  • Gain exemptions from ACCA, CIMA and ICAEW exams, giving you a head start towards becoming a qualified finance professional.
  • Work with tools like FactSet, financial modelling software and blockchain platforms to make informed, data-driven decisions.
  • Earn digital micro-credentials from SAGE, Microsoft, FactSet, Google and LinkedIn to boost your CV and tailor your learning to your interests.
What you'll do
  • Apply your skills in accountancy, finance, strategy and leadership through live projects and real-world challenges. Gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career in accounting and finance.
  • Learn key topics including financial reporting, audit, tax, corporate finance and governance. Build knowledge that underpins professional practice and supports your future career.
  • Take advantage of our global opportunities programme with placements and internships in the UK and overseas. Gain international experience and broaden your professional network.
Future Careers This course prepares you for high-impact roles in finance, accounting and business. You’ll graduate with technical expertise, real-world experience and professional credibility. Many of our accounting and finance degree graduates go on to become professional accountants. They also work as financial advisors and finance officers in industry, commerce and the public sector. Others have become managers and consultants at medium and large enterprises. Roles you might go into include:
  • Chartered accountant
  • Financial controller or investment analyst
  • Tax adviser or auditor
  • Business consultant or risk specialist
  • Internal auditor or finance officer
  • FinTech strategist or reporting analyst
  • Graduate trainee in financial services
You will also benefit from career coaching, employer networking, and an optional placement year.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

How to apply

14Jan

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

Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

Student Outcomes

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70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Accounting and Finance at University of Lancashire - UCAS