Course Overview
| 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 C* in GCSE Maths, or equivalent.
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| 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.
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| Mode of study: |
Full-time |
| Duration: |
3 years |
| Assessment method: |
A combination of coursework and examination |
| Student finance: |
Available |
| Location: |
London
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| Start dates: |
September |
| Application deadline: |
Next application deadline
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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 |
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 |
| Competitive job roles this programme might open up for you: |
| Financial accountant |
Management accountant |
Taxation specialist |
| Management consultant |
Chartered accountant |
Audit manager |
Meet your programme leader
Emmanuel Musa – BSc (Hons) Accounting with Management
Emmanuel is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). He has taught accounting modules at levels 3-7 (across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes), including financial accounting, management accounting as well as decision making and risk management.
Emmanuel started his career as a member of the Association of Accounting Technician (AAT), working in the operations department of a financial services firm, before proceeding to earn a bachelor’s degree in applied accounting.
Currently, Emmanuel is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and an active member of the ACCA Regional Network.
Experience
• PhD Management
• MSc Business Analysis and Consulting
• Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• MBA Finance
• BSc Applied Accounting
• Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
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 2024/25. 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 C* 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 2025/26
- UK/Home students: £9,535 per annum
- International students: £12,600 per annum
This course is eligible for student finance through Student Finance England (Home students only).
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 FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.
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
Information for disabled applicants
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