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Accounting and Finance Management (with Foundation Year) at Wrexham University - UCAS

Wrexham University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)

Accounting and Finance Management (with Foundation Year)

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Course summary

Why choose this course? Our Accounting and Finance Management degree concentrates on the practical applications of accounting and finance theories, boosting your employability by developing you as a business-ready graduate.

  • Work-based learning - from case studies, problem-solving to work placement opportunities - ensures graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet current and future market needs.
  • Graduates will be eligible for exemption for some ACCA and AIA examination papers.
  • Graduates of this programme are eligible for Associate (AFA) level membership.
  • All our graduating students will also achieve a level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management from the Chartered Management Institute worth over £1,300 at no extra cost.
  • Wrexham University is a Bronze Member of the Business Graduates Association and as such our business school students will be able to access a range of benefits including consultative services and the BGA eLearning hub.
  • *This course is part of a CHA3 subject group ranked 3rd out of Welsh universities for the teaching on my course in the National Student Survey 2022.
  • You may also have the opportunity to go to the London Stock Exchange.
You can also choose to study this course as a 3 year degree without foundation year, UCAS code: 4J68 - or an industrial placement year, UCAS code: AFIP Key Course Features:
  • This is an ACCA Accredited degree with eight Exemptions obtained upon completion
  • You will take part in the Business Schools new simulation suite where you can test and build you Accounting and Finance knowledge on simulated companies to apply the theories you learn in the classroom, into practice.
  • All of our lecturers are professionally qualified in Accounting or Finance.
  • Work placement opportunities are available to all of our students who demonstrate a good standard of engagement and professionalism during their studies.
  • You will be able to participate in the new North Wales Business School Simulation Suite
  • Your studies will follow a theoretical and practical approach to Accounting and Finance that ensures you build the core knowledge you need in the industry after graduation
  • You will learn a variety of Excel models, SPSS and other coding software to ensure you have the skills you need when they enter the workplace.

Modules

What you will study YEAR 1 (FOUNDATION YEAR) The Foundation Year is an integrated year where you will study core modules with a broad range of students from across the Faculty of Social and Life Sciences, giving you access to different perspectives and networking opportunities. The modules will equip you with key skills needed for Higher Education and beyond. They will give you the chance to explore your subject area and available careers, allowing you to adapt your reading and assessments to be relevant to your degree pathway. Alongside teaching from the broader faculty staff, you will be able to meet with staff and other students from your main degree pathway and get involved with events and opportunities that they are running.

  • Study Skills for Success (core)
  • Resilience in Higher Education and Beyond (Core)
  • A Day in the Life (core)
  • Life and Work in the Welsh Context (core)
The suite of optional modules are designed to enhance your skills base in relation to your career development. Your personal tutor from your degree will meet with you to help you decide which one of the available optional modules would be most suitable for you. The optional modules are:
  • Welsh for First Time Learners
  • Professional Communication in the Workplace
  • Maths and Experimental Design
There are a variety of assessments across the foundation year – presentations, portfolios, electronic scrapbooking, and learning logs are just some. YEAR 2 (LEVEL 4) MODULES
  • Introduction to Management & Business
  • Introduction to Business Finance & Accounting
  • Understanding Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Essentials
  • Business Communication Skills: Business Communication Skills (core)
  • Business Analytics
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 5) MODULES
  • Advanced Management Accounting
  • Business Taxation
  • Managing Corporate Risk and Crime
  • Business Law
  • Sustainable Finance: Theory & Practice
  • Security Analysis & Valuation
  • Industry Placement (option)
YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6) MODULES
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Audit and Assurance
  • Strategic Management
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Dissertation
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment Students are assessed in a variety of ways over the course of their undergraduate studies. The balance between the different forms of assessment is determined by the different aims and learning outcomes of the core and option modules. Assessment methods include academic essays, presentations, reports, simulation exercises and examinations. TEACHING AND LEARNING Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
A268
Institution code:
G53
Campus name:
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

International applicants

If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Accounting and Finance Management (with Foundation Year) at Wrexham University - UCAS