BSc Hons Accounting with Management

UCAS course code:	79N6
Level of study:	Undergraduate degree
Tuition Fees	Fees and Finances
Entry requirements:	Grades BCC at A Level, or international equivalent. Grade B in GCSE Maths, or equivalent.
English language requirements:	IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent Other English language tests are accepted, click here to find out more.
Mode of study:	Full-time
Duration:	3 years
Assessment method:	A combination of coursework and examination
Student finance:	Available
Location:	London
Start dates:	September
Application deadline:	Next application deadline

Course Overview

Do you wish to become a financial leader?

Do you wish to use your analytical skills to drive financial decisions?

Our BSc Hons Accounting with Management programme creates the opportunity to develop your skillset in accountancy, financial services, auditing and leadership, building a solid foundation for your career progression.

About this course

By revenue, the market size of the accounting and auditing industry is £5.8bn in 2022 (Ibis World 2022). This course provides a solid grounding in theory and practice, and an excellent foundation to becoming a qualified accountant. It also provides an opportunity to secure exemptions from all of the major professional accountancy bodies, including the ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.

Practice with linking theories of accounting to a broad economic, legal and social environment
Learn the basic principles of auditing, investment, finance, taxation and their implications on individuals and organisations
Explore alternative recognition rules and valuation bases
Record, prepare and present financial information using qualitative and quantitative techniques
Understand UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development theme of ‘Accountability and Ethics’

This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and Ulster University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.

Teaching and assessment methods

Lectures and seminars	15 hours per week
Self-study	28 hours per week
Assessment	A combination of coursework and examination, or coursework only

Response to Covid-19: Our focus is on providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for our students. More information about our response to Covid-19 and FAQs are available here.

Career opportunities

Upon graduation, you will have developed strong levels of communication and leadership skills, along with sufficient analytical and numerical skills to help you succeed in your role in accountancy and business. You may also choose to study further at master’s level.

Accounting	Risk management	Forecasting
Auditing	Management	Communication
Budgeting	Customer service	Leaderships

Typical roles for graduates could include:

Financial accountant	Management accountant	Taxation specialist
Management consultant	Chartered accountant	Audit manager

Modules

All modules are core and 20 credits unless specified.

Year 1

Introductory Accounting

Challenge your academic capabilities with an intellectually stimulating foundation course in accounting.

Learn the skills and techniques appropriate to practical accounting
Gain an understanding of basic accounting theory

Academic, Professional and Managerial Awareness

Developing the right range of core skills is essential for success on this programme.

Learn how to apply your skills across various modules
Explore a variety of resources that will help you succeed on the course

Information Skills for Business

Developing a solid understanding of information management principles will enable you to understand their applications in a practical context and their value in modern organisations.

Learn about technological tools and business process improvement techniques
Construct simple data analytics dashboard systems
Develop the necessary skills required in a sustainable learning organisation

Business & The Economy

This module covers the allocation of resources in perfect markets, and the effects of taxes, subsidies, price ceilings and price floors, and how these all impact the way organisations trade.

Understand the effects of the main market imperfections
Describe the macroeconomic environment including fiscal and monetary policy
Explore important features of international trade in theory and practice

Principles of Financial Accounting

Explore the methodologies used by partnerships and limited companies in their financial reporting and learn how financial decisions are driven.

Build on the concepts covered in Introductory Accounting
Gain an understanding of the concepts underlying financial accounting

Principles of Management Accounting

Explore the fundamental basic concepts, techniques and processes used in determining product and service costs in management accounting.

Develop an understanding of usual management accountant practices within an organisation
Learn to determine product and service costs

Year 2

Financial Accounting

In order to succeed in the area of financial accounting, it’s crucial to build a sound understanding of financial accounting, current regulations and how these concepts inform regulation.

Learn to prepare and analyse internal and external financial reports
Gain practical experience by using financial accounting computer software

Management Accounting

This module examines the management accountant role and how it contributes to making judgements and decisions.

Focus on the theory and practice of cost accounting
Explore accounting concepts, techniques and processes

Personal & Business Finance

There are many major personal financial decisions that you will typically have to make during your lifetime and understanding how to manage finances will drive better decision-making.

Learn to make informed decisions on topics such as investments, pensions and mortgages in the future

Law for Accountants

There are various fundamental aspects involved in company law. Exploring these will help you understand how they ultimately impact the financial decisions of an organisation.

Develop an understanding of the concepts, rules and methods in company law
Learn how company law affects the legislative, judicial and professional positions

Skills for Work

To develop skills and attributes sought after by employers, understanding the diverse career options available with accounting and finance is essential

Engage in your professional development
Understand and develop the right

Risk Management

In order to prevent financial risk in business, it’s important to understand the conceptual and theoretical components of assurance and risk management.

Explore the processes surrounding risk management in both private and public sector organisations
Identify and develop key skills such as critical thinking and forecasting

Year 3

Taxation

Knowledge of taxation is essential for , as it is a fundamental part of most financial and economic decision-making.

Explore the main aspects of the UK tax system covering personal, business, corporation, inheritance, and capital gains tax
Gain an understanding of the administration of the self-assessment system

Performance Management

If you wish to pursue a path in leadership and management, there are various management accounting techniques used in the contemporary business environment that improve the efficiency of business processes which you will need to be familiar with.

Build upon prior study in management accounting
Understand the theoretical basis and practical application of management accounting techniques

Corporate Financial Reporting

Accounting theory and the practical application of international reporting standards is a key element for you to understand in order to succeed in a corporate environment.

Learn the international financial reporting standards and their importance in financial services
Develop key skills such as data analysis and communication

Audit and Assurance

In order to tackle the issues faced in financial reporting, it’s important to grasp key auditing principles.

Explore the conceptual and theoretical fundamentals of auditing, combined with the practical application of key auditing principles
Develop the skills that a professional auditor must have and learn to utilise them in a business environment

Governance, Risk and Ethics

There are a number of components involved in securing the highest standards of effective corporate governance.

Explore the governance challenges organisations face today
Develop key skills such as data governance, risk management and auditing

Advanced Financial Management

Financial management decision-making processes regularly occur in large companies that interact with the capital markets and have an international presence.

Explore the fundamental concepts underpinning managerial finance
Understand agency theory, EMH, and theories on capital structure
Learn about dividend policy

The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2022/23. We aim to run the course as advertised however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand or UK compliance reasons.

Academic requirements

GCSE grade B in Mathematics, or international equivalent.

And either:

Grades BCC at A-Level, or international equivalent (NARIC); or
Merit profile in the UK accredited QCF/NQF Level 3 qualification worth 180 credits and/or 1060 Guided Learning Hours (as defined by Ofqual)

For country-specific entry requirements, please visit the entry requirements page.

Students with a foundation degree or an International Foundation Programme may also be considered for entry provided that the qualification equates to at least 1,060 Guided Learning Hours or 120 CATS credits/60 ECTS credits and have achieved an average of 55%.

If you have any questions regarding your entry requirements, please contact us and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.

English language requirements

Applicants must satisfy our general entry requirements as well as meeting specific requirements.

The general entry requirements are any of the following:

IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent
HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
WAEC – C6

If you do not have the required IELTS, you may be eligible to study on our Pre-Sessional programmes:

If you have IELTS 5.5, with a maximum score of 5.0, you may be eligible to study on our Pre-Sessional Standard programme.
If you have IELTS 5.0, with a maximum score of 4.5, you may be eligible to study on our Pre-Sessional Plus programme.

Tuition fees for 2023/24

UK/Home students: £9,250 per annum

This course is eligible for student finance through Student Finance England.

International students: £11,850 per annum

You will need to have access to a laptop/PC required and reliable high-speed internet connection for your virtual classes and group assignments.

What does my tuition pay for?

Included in your tuition fees

Academic Support, including the Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team

Careers and Employability Service

Class hours (lectures, seminars and tutorials)

Facilities (computers, on-campus wi-fi, printers, vending machines)

Library resources, including a large online catalogue of books, journals and more

Online resources

Social spaces (quiet study spaces, multi-faith rooms and spaces to socialise)

Student Support (Welfare Team, Finance Team and more)

Tuition fees do not cover the cost of subject books, stationery, printing and photocopying costs, accommodation, living expenses, travel, hobbies, sports or any other extracurricular activities.

The modules you will study may require you to purchase additional course textbooks and you should be prepared to buy some additional texts We recommend allowing an additional £180 per year for the duration of your course.

Information for international students

Ulster University is committed to providing the best possible experience to all our students. To ensure you secure your place with us, we require our international students to pay a deposit towards their fees. More information can be found here.

Scholarships and discounts

For self-funding students, we offer a range of scholarships and early payment fee discounts, you can find out more here.

How to find out more

To find out more about this course, we recommend that you complete our enquiry form and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.

How to apply

You can apply to study the BSc Hons Accounting and Management via the following methods.

Apply via UCAS

If you apply through UCAS, you will need to include the relevant codes below in your application.

UCAS course code: 79N6

Institute code: U20

Campus code: V

APPLY FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

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