Course summary
Develop the practical skills needed for a successful career as an accountant, or to work across finance and business on this accredited accounting degree. This degree will equip you with a deep understanding of accounting and finance and their importance for organisations and businesses. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Develop the key skills and abilities to make an effective contribution to the financial management of organisations now and in the future
- Construct and analyse financial statements and financial information using a range of techniques and electronic tools
- Learn to describe and comment on accounting and finance research using data and methodologies
- Tailor your studies by choosing modules to suit your interests and future career direction
- Undertake a business simulation project to apply your knowledge and skills
- Specialise in accountancy or gain a wider perspective on business
- Have access to guest lectures so you can learn from our business links and industry professionals
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Disney
- Morrisons
- The NHS
- Industry insights
- 95% of students were positive about the teaching on BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance*
- Industry-standard technology available to help you become a work-ready graduate
- Links with professional regulating bodies and financial professional institutions will ensure your learning meets the standards demanded by employers
- Optional industry placement, which will broaden your real-life work experience and impress potential employers
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Business & Legal Foundations
- Developing Professional & Academic Skills
- Introduction to Accounting Part 1
- Introduction to Accounting Part 2
- Financial Accounting
- Themes in Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Financial Reporting
- SAGE & Forecasting
- Performance Management for Decision Making
- Technical Themes in Accounting
- Financial Management
- Group Financial Statements
- Advanced Financial Management
- Strategic Planning & Control
- Accounting Issues
- Audit & Assurance
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
How to apply
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
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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 |
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
Provider information
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE
Clearing contact details
Admissions Enquiries
0113 812 3113
Additional information
0900 hrs - 1700 hrs Monday to Friday