24Jan
UndergraduateSouthampton, Solent University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Kick-start your career in accounting and finance with Solent University’s accredited BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting degree. This course is designed for ambitious students who want practical skills and professional knowledge to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial world. You’ll explore core accounting principles, financial reporting, and economics while developing analytical and problem-solving skills that employers value. Our programme combines theory with hands-on learning, giving you real-world insight into global finance trends and emerging technologies. Alongside technical knowledge, you’ll build communication and decision-making skills to thrive in a competitive business environment. With modules aligned to professional body exemptions, you can fast-track your journey to qualifications like ACCA or CIMA. You’ll also gain expertise in digital tools, data analytics and AI-driven accounting practices, skills that are in high demand across the industry. This course offers the option of a placement year between years two and three - you can tailor your degree to your career goals, whether that’s becoming a chartered accountant, financial analyst, or pursuing postgraduate study. If you’re looking to study our accountancy and finance degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year. This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.
Modules
FOUNDATION YEAR CORE MODULES Academic and Personal Development Introduction to Business Introduction to Marketing and Consumer Law Introduction to Law Understanding Finance Business or Law Project YEAR ONE CORE MODULES Financial Accounting Management Accounting Business and Corporate Law Economics YEAR TWO CORE MODULES Financial Reporting Taxation OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year Applied Economics Banking Financial Technology Financial Crime, Law and Litigation Support FINAL YEAR CORE MODULES Audit and Assurance Performance Management and Data Analytics Finance and Investment OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year Investment Banking and Risk Management Advanced Economics and Econometrics Financial Markets and Institutions Cybercrime and Business Analytics
Assessment method
Coursework Written exams Reports Project work
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- AAC3
- Institution code:
- S30
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
- Year 1
International applicants
For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with 5.5 in each individual component. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | with a minimum of 20 in each individual compoenent. |
Solent University can also accept the following English Language Test: Duolingo English Language Test 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component. All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office. We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application and to take a look at this PDF document which outlines both Solent University and Home Office requirements for a number of language tests.
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 | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16178 | Year 1 |
| International | £16178 | 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.
Sponsorship information
Kick-start your career in accounting and finance with Solent University’s accredited BSc (Hons) Applied Accounting degree. This course is designed for ambitious students who want practical skills and professional knowledge to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial world. You’ll explore core accounting principles, financial reporting, and economics while developing analytical and problem-solving skills that employers value. Our programme combines theory with hands-on learning, giving you real-world insight into global finance trends and emerging technologies. Alongside technical knowledge, you’ll build communication and decision-making skills to thrive in a competitive business environment. With modules aligned to professional body exemptions, you can fast-track your journey to qualifications like ACCA or CIMA. You’ll also gain expertise in digital tools, data analytics and AI-driven accounting practices, skills that are in high demand across the industry. This course offers the option of a placement year between years two and three - you can tailor your degree to your career goals, whether that’s becoming a chartered accountant, financial analyst, or pursuing postgraduate study. If you’re looking to study our accountancy and finance degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year. This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.
Provider information
Southampton, Solent University
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN