BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Entry Requirements

• 260 UCAS points, of which at least 220 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.
• We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.
• We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.
• We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.
• Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.
• The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

Curriculum

Stage One

• Introduction to Financial Accounting 
• Law for Accounting 
• Managing Performance in Operations
• Introduction to Management Accounting 
• Developing Professional Business Skills 
• Market Economics and Mathematical Concepts 

Stage Two

• Financial Accounting 
• Principles of Taxation 
• Management Accounting 
• Financial Management 
• Employability and Personal Development 

And you will choose one option from:

• Audit and Assurance 
• Innovation and Knowledge Transfer 

Stage Three - Optional placement year

Final Stage

• Independent Study or Issues in Global Business and Corporate Accountability 
• Financial Strategy 
• Management Accounting Performance Evaluation 

And you will choose two options from:

• Developing Employability from the Placement Experience 
• Financial Reporting Theory
• Business and Personal Taxation 
• Investing and Financial Markets 
• Financial Statement Analysis