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BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management

The BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management is a 4-year course with Foundation Year taught across our London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester campuses. Whether you’re interested in a career in accounting and financial management, or your aspiration is to launch and run your own successful business, numbers will be essential to your success. This degree programme will give you the foundations in all the latest principles, theories and applied practical skills in the exciting field of accounting and financial management.
BSc (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management

Intake:

January, June, September

Location:

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Duration:

4 years

Fees:

£9,250 per year
Our industry-focussed programme delivers an accounting and finance degree that prepares you for a professional, managerial or business career. It will equip you with the highly-sought employability skills that employers are looking for, opening up opportunities for career progression and development. Combining theoretical learning and practical knowhow, you’ll build knowledge on a wide range of accounting and finance-related topics. These include financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, law and corporate finance. The Institute of Financial Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants offer graduates of this course exemptions when applying for membership. The foundation year will prepare you for university-level study and introduce you to the key accounting and financial management contexts and concepts you’ll need to progress through the rest of the course. Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context, whether that’s climbing the corporate ladder in the accounting and financial management world, or having an impact as an entrepreneur.
  • What insights into the world of work will grow your career prospects?
  • How do you manage accounting and financial requirements when running a business?
  • Which business principles and theories have the greatest financial impact?
Our accounting and financial management degree will give you the foundational and specific accounting and financial knowledge to build a successful career that matches your goals.
Year 0 (Foundation)
  • Academic Skills for Higher Education (0 credits)
  • Business and Ethical Awareness in the Financial Workplace (0 credits)
  • Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills (0 credits)
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting and Management (0 credits)
  • Introduction to Management Accounting (0 credits)
  • Foundation Year Project (0 credits)
Year 1
  • Dynamic Business Environment (20 credits)
  • Financial Accounting (20 credits)
  • Fundamental of Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting and Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Business Accounting (20 credits)
  • Management Accounting 1 (20 credits)
  • Professional Accountant and IT Systems (20 credits)
Year 2
  • Business and Corporate Law (20 credits)
  • Corporate Governance & Leadership (20 credits)
  • Financial Reporting (20 credits)
  • Management Accounting 2 (20 credits)
  • Performance Management (20 credits)
  • Research Methods (20 credits)
Year 3 Mandatory Modules:
  • Audit and Assurance (20 credits)
  • Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
  • Financial Management (20 credits)
  • UK Taxation (20 credits)
Option 1:
  • Dissertation (40 credits)
Option 2:
  • Business Ethics (20 credits)
  • Research Project (20 credits)

Please note that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees for UK students from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year will be published in due course.

Funding Your Study

You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying. 

This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.

Our industry-focussed programme delivers an accounting and finance degree that prepares you for a professional, managerial or business career. It will equip you with the highly-sought employability skills that employers are looking for, opening up opportunities for career progression and development. Combining theoretical learning and practical knowhow, you’ll build knowledge on a wide range of accounting and finance-related topics. These include financial reporting, managerial accounting, audit and assurance, taxation, law and corporate finance. The Institute of Financial Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants offer graduates of this course exemptions when applying for membership. The foundation year will prepare you for university-level study and introduce you to the key accounting and financial management contexts and concepts you’ll need to progress through the rest of the course. Committing to study at degree level will give you transferrable skills that can be applied in any career context, whether that’s climbing the corporate ladder in the accounting and financial management world, or having an impact as an entrepreneur.
  • What insights into the world of work will grow your career prospects?
  • How do you manage accounting and financial requirements when running a business?
  • Which business principles and theories have the greatest financial impact?
Our accounting and financial management degree will give you the foundational and specific accounting and financial knowledge to build a successful career that matches your goals.
Year 0 (Foundation)
  • Academic Skills for Higher Education (0 credits)
  • Business and Ethical Awareness in the Financial Workplace (0 credits)
  • Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills (0 credits)
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting and Management (0 credits)
  • Introduction to Management Accounting (0 credits)
  • Foundation Year Project (0 credits)
Year 1
  • Dynamic Business Environment (20 credits)
  • Financial Accounting (20 credits)
  • Fundamental of Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting and Financial Management (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Business Accounting (20 credits)
  • Management Accounting 1 (20 credits)
  • Professional Accountant and IT Systems (20 credits)
Year 2
  • Business and Corporate Law (20 credits)
  • Corporate Governance & Leadership (20 credits)
  • Financial Reporting (20 credits)
  • Management Accounting 2 (20 credits)
  • Performance Management (20 credits)
  • Research Methods (20 credits)
Year 3 Mandatory Modules:
  • Audit and Assurance (20 credits)
  • Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
  • Financial Management (20 credits)
  • UK Taxation (20 credits)
Option 1:
  • Dissertation (40 credits)
Option 2:
  • Business Ethics (20 credits)
  • Research Project (20 credits)
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:
  • Have a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to either 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
  • Have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
  • Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, numeracy and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).
Applicants Aged 21+: 
  • We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate willingness and commitment to studying this subject, and who can evidence academic, professional or vocational experience in a related field.
  • Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing (more details shown in ‘Next steps’ section).
Next Steps:
  1. Please fill out an application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
  2. Send your supporting documents when requested by GBS.
  3. A panel interview takes place to assess listening and speaking skills. You’ll also carry out a numeracy test  and be tested on your writing via a personal reflection statement.
  4. GBS make a final decision on your application.

Please note that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, we expect to increase our undergraduate tuition fees for UK students from the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Fees for the 2025/26 academic year will be published in due course.

Funding Your Study

You may be able to borrow money from the UK Government to help pay your tuition fees and to help with your living costs while studying. 

This could take the form of a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support you with living costs whilst studying.

FAQ

What is Accounting & Financial Management?

Accounting focuses on recording, classifying, and summarizing financial transactions. Financial management involves planning, organizing, controlling, and monitoring financial resources. This degree combines both disciplines to provide a holistic understanding of business finance.

What does the course cover?

Expect to study financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, business finance, auditing, taxation, and potentially areas like investment analysis and corporate finance.

What are the career prospects?

Graduates can pursue careers as accountants (various specializations), financial analysts, management accountants, auditors, tax advisors, financial managers, and in other finance-related roles across various industries.

Is this course very math-heavy?

Yes, good understanding of mathematics is essential, particularly in areas like statistics, financial mathematics, and quantitative analysis.

Do I need prior accounting experience?

No, the degree is designed to teach you the fundamentals, but having some basic knowledge can be beneficial.

What is the purpose of the Foundation Year?

It’s designed for students who don’t meet the standard entry requirements for direct entry into the degree. It provides a solid base in relevant subjects.

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