Accountancy and Finance with Placement Solent University (Southampton) Degree level: Undergraduate Awarded by: Southampton Solent University
Course summary
TEF Silver
Solent University (Southampton) has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
This programme aims to help students to take advantage of these graduate jobs by providing them with a solid understanding of the industry, the opportunity to pursue work experience and the chance to engage with specific areas of finance that interest them. Students on the BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance course study intensively, looking at both national and international markets to ensure a firm understanding of the global economy.
The curriculum itself is partly based around first hand advice and real life examples of working in the industry. Not only does this better prepare students for their working life, it also ensures that staff and students are keeping up to date with the latest developments in this fast moving industry.
Our accrediting institutions can provide students with support and guidance both during and after their degree. This support has helped past students to secure year-long work placements, which every students is given the opportunity to undertake between the second and third years of their degree.
Solent is a place of study for students from all over the world. Learning with colleagues from a wide range of different backgrounds helps to emulate real working practises and brings new points of view to discussions and debates.
Course details
Modules
Year one: CORE UNITS *Accounting Systems *Business Contexts *The Accountant as a Professional *Introduction to Financial Reporting *Introduction to Management Accounting *Accounting Services. Year two: CORE UNITS *Financial Reporting *Accounting for Management Performance *Financial Management *The UK Monetary and Financial System. OPTIONS *Audit Principles *Business and Personal Tax *Audit Principles *Law in Business *Curriculum Plus. Year three: CORE UNITS *Corporate Reporting *Accounting for Management Decisions *Corporate Financial Management *The International Financial System. OPTIONS *Advanced Taxation *Capital Market Trading *Curriculum Plus.
Assessment method
Most accounting units are assessed through 50 per cent coursework and 50 per cent exams. Some options may be 40/60 per cent weighted, or possibly 100 per cent coursework-based.
You will produce a research dissertation, which gives students the chance to independently use the analytical skills learnt throughout the course and focus on an area of finance that most interests them.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- International Accountants, Association of
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Certified Accountants, Chartered Association of
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
| Course code | NN43 |
|---|---|
| Institution code | S30 |
| Campus name | Main Site |
| Campus code | - |
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are: IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 19 in each individual component-TOEFL is only valid for EU students or equivalent. Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University. The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course. Note to all international students requiring a visa: All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Southampton 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 Southampton 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.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
• Direct entry to years 2 (Level 5) or 3 (Level 6)
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses.
• Level 5 (year 2) entry
To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
• Level 6 (year 3) entry
To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| International | £12,500 | Year 1 |
| England | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9,250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9,250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Southampton Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Provider information
East Park Terrace
Southampton
SO14 0YN
Course contact details
Visit our course pageMain Contact - Admissions and Enrolment Team
+44 (0) 23 8201 5066