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Course summary
This degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the role of accounting and finance/financial management within business and society. You’ll learn to analyse and interpret accounting and financial information and explore specialist areas like auditing, governance, law, taxation, and financial reporting. Alongside technical skills for accountancy and finance roles, you'll develop broader academic knowledge and skills such as critical thinking, reasoning, research, and creativity – abilities valued in many industries. The expertise and insights you gain will prepare you for a wide range of rewarding careers in accounting, finance, and broader business roles. Additionally, by completing this degree, you’ll be exempt from some Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CGMA professional examinations, giving you a significant advantage. Key features of the course
- Build practical skills in financial accounting, management accounting, and financial management
- Covers specialist topics such as auditing and governance, law, taxation and financial reporting
- Develops your ability to apply and evaluate accounting and financial information
- Offers exemptions from some Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) CGMA professional examinations
Modules
This degree has three stages. You’ll start Stage 1 with an introduction to business and management, learn the fundamentals of accounting, data analytics and decision making. Next, in Stage 2, you'll study modules on both financial and management accounting, financial management and business law. Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study accounting and finance in greater depth as well as specialist subjects that includes governance, audit and taxation.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £21816 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £20952 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7128 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6954 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7872 | Whole course |
| EU | £22416 | Whole course |
| International | £22416 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £22416 | Whole course |
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
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ