Course description
This course is intended to provide principal knowledge and skills in the thematic pathways of:
- Financial management and probity that will enable operational effectiveness in a modern organisation
- Decision making by organisations in the corporate environment with regards to investment appraisal
- The current research in technical and theoretical areas of accounting
- The effective design, supervision and management of organisational operations and processes
- The role of legislation in regulating internal control and ethics of an organisation in a modern society and the extent to which this currently addresses growing concerns and sustainability of an organisation, corporate law, audit & assurance
On the successful passing of our top-up degree modules, you would be able to submit applications to ICAEW, ACCA and IFA. for four exemptions from their postgraduate accountancy training programmes, with the option to apply for additional exemptions dependant on past experience. Exemptions could save you time and could give you a competitive advantage against graduates from unrelated courses applying for accountancy roles. Dependant on the modules you have taken and the professional body you choose to train with, you could expect to be a qualified accountant within one a half to two years of graduation, as opposed to the three to four years it might take a graduate from an unrelated degree. (See our Exemptions section of the Overview block for more information).
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 our top-up degree in Accounting and Finance, as opposed to other routes into the profession, you will be benefit from learning within a supportive university environment, developing a toolkit of vital transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
All applicants will need to have 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5 in a relevant Foundation Degree or HND.
Some applicants will need to successfully complete the Accounting and Finance Bridging Module to support their transition into the programme. If you have specific questions about the Top Up Award or bridging module please contact Admissions.
International Students
The University is not licensed by the UK Government to sponsor migrant students under the Student route and is therefore unable to accept applications from international students at present.
Applying Direct Option
You can apply direct to Newman University for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (top-up) programme aims to:
- enable you to undertake a rigorous study of the theories and techniques related to accounting and financial management
- acquire and develop the practical skills essential within an accounting and financial environment
- develop knowledge, understanding and skills in line with the QAA benchmark statements for accounting and finance (QAA Accounting and Finance, 2016)
- develop and enhance transferable skills relevant to a range of employment opportunities in both private and public sector organisations including the third sector
- enable students to develop competence in accounting and finance alongside wisdom in its application sufficient for them to enhance their employability and possibly progress to postgraduate study
- develop in you the ability to blend theory and practice in complex situations in a systematic and creative way to improve financial and business performance
- encourage and support the spirit of intellectual curiosity and enquiry, an ability to tackle problem solving and the capacity for creativity.
Training Course Content
Modules
- Fina Business Project and Critical Evaluation
- Negotiated Work-Based Research Project
- Advanced Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Principles of Audit & Assurance
- Advanced Management Accounting
Course delivery details
During the top-up year, you will be involved in using the conceptual tools and experience developed in the first two years of their studies (undertaken before joining Newman University). Final year modules may lead you towards partial exemptions that may be 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.
Accompanying the formal study will be the production of an individual project or dissertation which will offer the opportunity to integrate and consolidate material from all three parts of the course and to investigate issues of interest in greater depth.
Expenses
The full-time course fee for September 2023 is £9,250.
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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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...