Course description
On our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme you’ll study the theories and develop the skills of accounting and financial management. These are transferable to a range of employment opportunities in private, public and third sector organisations. And, as our class sizes are small, we’re able to get to know you and focus case studies on the industry you’d like to work in. You’ll graduate with the competence and experience to progress your career or into postgraduate study.
12 modules on our degree have gained accreditations from the leading professional accounting bodies –: ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and IFA,. So when you pass those modules successfully, you’ll be exempt from a number of external accountancy exams that you may otherwise need to complete when you graduate. If you’re looking to gain professional qualifications in accountancy, these exemptions can save you time and give you a competitive advantage against graduates from unrelated courses applying for accountancy roles. Depending on the modules that you chose, you could expect to be a qualified accountant within one to two years after graduation, as opposed to the three to four years it might take a graduate from an unrelated degree. (Scroll down for our Accreditations and Exemptions section).
As well as focusing on the area of Accounting, our degree also explores key financial theories, which could give you an advantage against those who have studied other accountancy qualifications. By studying a university degree in Accounting and Finance, as opposed to other routes into the profession, you’ll be able to take advantage of the full university experience, developing a toolkit of vital transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers.
Training Course Content
The solid foundation for future study will be laid in the first year of this course. You will study the basic elements of Accounting and Finance and develop spreadsheet and numerical skills, research, referencing and academic writing skills. You will also learn more about the role of the accountant in business and the fundamental aspects of Business and Corporate Law.
Your second year will further develop the core area of Accounting and Finance. This level will use the concepts and skill-based tools from Level 4 for more applied learning activities. The range of learning activities will increase to facilitate different learning styles. For example, you will take on specialist modules to map onto a chosen career pathway which may lead to some exemptions from the professional bodies. This part will examine personal and business taxation, corporate financial management, financial reporting, and management accounting.
In the final year of study you will be involved in using the conceptual tools and experience developed in the first two years. Final year modules may lead you towards partial exemptions being granted by the professional bodies. You will cover some core areas such as advanced management accounting, financial analysis, advanced financial reporting and audit and assurance. These modules in particular will help to develop skills of critical analysis and synthesis which will help you to reflect on your career aspirations.
Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme has a theoretical and practice-led approach covering the core aspects of accounting and finance including:
- Financial accounting
- Management accounting
- Finance and investment
- International finance
- Banking and insurance
- Credit and financial analytics
- Contemporary issues in accounting and finance
- Portfolio management
- Investment banking
- Corporate finance
- Financial reporting
- Business economics for accounting and finance
- Corporate and business law
- Ethics in finance and accounting
- Financial or economic analysis
- Computerised accounting systems – Sage 50cloud Accounts
- Specialist areas such as audit and assurance, taxation, digital finance, sustainable finance, and strategic management
Course delivery details
- The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree at Newman provides you with the skills, knowledge and resources relevant for a wide range of enterprises in the private and public sectors.
- We focus on student-centred learning, and the development of the whole individual which will help you to develop into a successful accounting and financial professional with the capacity and vitality to make a difference.
- Accounting and Finance at Newman is taught in smaller class sizes than many UK universities which enables discussion and debate to embed learning and view problems from a variety of perspectives, a vital skill for accountants. In this course you will study accounting and finance in a way that addresses values and ethics in a way not always achieved in other institutions.
- Over the three year course a variety of modules are covered to equip you with the knowledge to go on to be successful. Some of the types of modules you can expect include financial accounting, management accounting and decision making, personal and business taxation, auditing and assurance, corporate financial management, financial analysis and financial reporting.
- Newman provides excellent academic and individual support. Teaching is much more than just lectures, you will have the support of seminars, tutorials, group activities, study skills and fieldwork. Taught modules are assessed through a variety of different forms of coursework, such as reports, presentations, analysis tasks and reflective logs. Members of the department are always happy to give individual tutorials and advice on research and writing assignments.
Continuing Studies
- Financial accountant
- Management accountant
- Financial analyst
- Investment banker
- Tax consultants
- Internal/External auditor
The skills, knowledge and resources you develop on the programme will be relevant for a wide range of organisations and industries in the private and public sectors. The department’s previous graduates from other business programmes have gained management roles in a broad range of areas.
The programme will give you the skills and knowledge that you need to be able succeed in the future. Graduates in Accounting and Finance are highly sought after and are able to use their skills and knowledge in a wide range of different areas. Graduates of Accountancy and Professional Services are regularly recruited by the `Big Four’ accounting firms – Ernst and Young, KPMG, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers, as well as other graduate level employers. As a graduate in Accounting and Finance, there are opportunities to work in both local government and central government departments such as the National Audit Office, FSA, HMRC, and HM Treasury.
At Newman, the Careers service also organises fairs and events throughout the year to give you a chance to meet graduate recruiters and ask your questions; These include the `Graduate Recruitment fair’, `The Finance, Business and Management Fair’ and the `Postgraduate Study fair’.
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Founded in 1968, Birmingham Newman University is a community-focused institution based in Bartley Green, Birmingham. It has built strong partnerships with many local businesses, charities and schools, making it an ideal choice for students wishing to gain practical experience during...