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Accounting (with placement year) at University of Hull - UCAS

Course summary

Graduate part-qualified with the potential to earn more from day one on this accredited accountancy degree that’s set up for rapid career success. You’ll study global accounting from staff with real-world experience, and put what you learn into practice in live business projects. On our four-year course with a placement year, you’ll get the chance to gain a whole 12 months of real-life, hands-on experience in industry before you graduate. We offer industry-standard facilities like our Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory, and our newly enhanced Business Lounge is a great space to meet with businesses, entrepreneurs and future partners. Why study at Hull?

  • Qualify faster: Get employed and start earning quicker – you’ll be exempt from essential exams linked to professional qualifications with this AACSB accredited degree that’s endorsed by all the main accountancy bodies.
  • Gain real-world experience: On top of your placement year, you can take part in hands-on learning with our internship, networking, mentoring, and international summer school opportunities.
  • Industry-standard facilities: Access our Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory to practice trading in real time using databases like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters EIKON, Orbis and FAME.
Where could this take me? Alongside your studies, you’ll get the opportunity to enhance your CV: by studying for a CIMA qualification, registering for the ACCA Future Talent Academy (an employability platform full of useful content, activities and advice), and by accessing our Centre for Professional Success (a source of relevant placements and employer projects). Most accounting students become Chartered Accountants, but it’s not the only option. Recent graduates have found work with companies including Citibank, Lloyds Banking Group, Fujitsu, Jaguar Land Rover, Smith & Nephew, the Civil Service, and the Big Four: Ernst & Young, Deloitte, PwC and KPMG.

Modules

Core modules include: Accounting and Finance Introduction to Economics Introduction to Finance Advanced Financial Reporting and Theory Advanced Management Accounting Optional modules include: Understanding Entrepreneurship Sustainable Business and Innovation Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy Business Project Management International Business

Assessment method

You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree. Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests. Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work. Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.

Professional bodies

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

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
  • Public Finance and Accountancy, Chartered Institute of
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Certified Practising Accountants - Australia

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N402
Institution code:
H72
Campus name:
The University of Hull
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Applicants must also have GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths. Applicants with other qualifications are welcome to apply.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6This course requires IELTS 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each skill. For other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University please visit www.hull.ac.uk
Institution's Own Test60% overall (with minimum 55% in each skill)

Please click below for a list of the English language qualifications we accept.

https://www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Admissions/English-language-requirements.aspx

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We’re helping more people to find their extraordinary. Students often face barriers that make it more difficult for them to access higher education. That’s why we’ve introduced our contextual offers. By providing offers that take your background and experiences into account, we are helping to break down those barriers for all aspiring university students.

Learn more on the University of Hull website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won’t get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 5 other accounting courses
Date range:
2019—2023
Grades held by accepted students
ABB

Highest grades

DDD

Lowest grades

Rate of offers for UK school leavers

Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
International £17500 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.