8Jun
UndergraduateCourse 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.
- 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.
- 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 At level 4 students will take several introductory topics in management & business, finance, HRM, marketing and analytics. As student’s progress onto level 5 and 6 they will gain an understanding of management accounting, digital business, taxation, managing corporate risk, strategy and auditing as well as having an option to take an industrial placement that will significantly enhance your CV and employment prospects. A dissertation is embedded in the final part of their studies to give all our students the ability to develop their research skills. YEAR 1 (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
- Advanced Management Accounting
- Business Taxation
- Managing Corporate Risk and Crime
- Business Law
- Sustainable Finance: Theory & Practice
- Security Analysis & Valuation
- Advanced Financial Management
- Audit and Assurance
- Strategic Management
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Dissertation
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:
- AFIP
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 - 112 points
A level - CCC - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 45 credits P: 0 credits
Scottish Higher - CDDDDD
AS
Scottish Advanced Higher - DDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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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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 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW