Overview

 

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Why study Accounting ?

Accounting is at the heart of every business, so your skills will be in high demand, with excellent prospects for progression and a highly competitive salary. The exemptions you earn through the course will allow you to fast-track your career on graduation.

Why University of Newcastle?

You’ll learn from tutors and guest speakers with direct experience of the industry, and be inspired by teaching founded on real-world practices.

Our audit simulation, developed with the profession, allows you to experience the audit process based on real cases

You’ll learn from tutors and guest speakers with direct experience of the industry, and be inspired by teaching founded on real-world practices.

Our audit simulation, developed with the profession, allows you to experience the audit process based on real cases

 

Key features of the course

Develops your expertise of topics related to the investigation, exploration and contested terrain of crime, and social harm Extends skills and insights regarding the criminal justice system, victim protection and support, civil liberties, human rights, security and social justice Ideal preparation for work where analytical and careful decision making is required, and where initiative is valued. Please note that this masters degree is not suitable for those who wish to go on to PhD level study.

Accreditation

The goal of accreditation is to ensure that education provided by institutions of higher education meets acceptable levels of quality. Accreditation is your assurance that the University meets quality standards.

Institutional Accreditation

Regional accreditation is an institution-level accreditation status granted by one of six U.S. regional accrediting bodies. Accreditation by more than one regional accrediting body is not permitted by the U.S. Department of Education.

 

BA (Honours) 

Course Level:

Undergraduate

Credits 

48

Course

codeN4KF

How long it takes:

 Four years full-time; Five years sandwich

 

Study Mode:

Distance learning/ Campus

Course cost

Price: US$15000.00

Entry requirements

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Department:

Newcastle Law School

Why study Accounting?

Accounting is at the heart of every business, so your skills will be in high demand, with excellent prospects for progression and a highly competitive salary. The exemptions you earn through the course will allow you to fast-track your career on graduation.

Why Newcastle?

You’ll learn from tutors and guest speakers with direct experience of the industry, and be inspired by teaching founded on real-world practices.

Our audit simulation, developed with the profession, allows you to experience the audit process based on real cases

You’ll learn from tutors and guest speakers with direct experience of the industry, and be inspired by teaching founded on real-world practices.

Our audit simulation, developed with the profession, allows you to experience the audit process based on real cases

Where can it take me?

This course prepares you for a long-term financial career as a chartered accountant, allowing you to progress in many financial and related roles as well as the accounting profession.

There are also opportunities with the police, prison and court services, as well as the legal sector.

Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year zero  (Foundation year)

You will study:

  • Becoming a Professional
  • Introduction to Organisations, Enterprise and Management 
  • Economics and Accounting for the Real World
  • Introduction to Law in a Social, Business and Global Context.

You usually need to pass your foundation year before going onto Year one.

Year one

An introduction to accounting and finance fundamentals and core business skills and knowledge.

You will study:

  • Foundations of Financial Accounting
  • Introduction to Management Accounting
  • Introduction to Managerial Finance
  • Statistics and Data Management
  • Professional Development in Accounting and Finance
  • Economic Principles in Contemporary Context
  • Essential Information Skills
  • Business Law.

Year two

You’ll build in-depth technical knowledge to support professional exemptions in financial and management accounting and finance. You’ll develop your understanding of taxation, governance and strategic decision-making. 

You will study:

  • Financial Accounting  
  • Management Accounting and Decision Making 
  • Corporate Finance 
  • Principles of Taxation 
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Applied Management Accounting 
  • Governance and Accountability.

Plus, one optional module from: 

  • Market Analysis for Private Investors
  • Credit Management Theory and Practice 
  • Personal Financial Planning
  • Entrepreneurial Finance.

Placement year (if applicable)

If you study on the five year (sandwich) course, you’ll spend a year away from the University on a work or study placement after Year two.  

Depending on which you choose, you’ll either complete a placement learning or learning and development module.

See the Placements and Fees sections for more information

Final year

You’ll progress to more advanced understanding and application of accounting and strategic decision-making in real-world contexts. There’ll be opportunities to take some options in specialist areas of interest, or maximise exemptions from professional examinations.

You will study:

  • Work Integrated Learning or Cross Cultural Learning and Development orPlacement Learning
  • Corporate Reporting Theory and Practice
  • Financial Management
  • Business Strategy and Technology 
  • Strategic Management Accounting
  • Advanced Case Study.

Plus, two optional modules from: 

  • Further Taxation Theory and Practice *
  • Auditing *
  • Financial Crime
  • International Financial Management.

*module required for maximum exemption eligibility

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you

Typical offers

  • Tariff points: 48
  • GCSE: For all applicants, Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics, or equivalent. Please note the University does not accept Level 2 Key Skills, Functional Skills or Certificates in Adult Numeracy and Literacy as suitable alternatives to GCSEs.
  • A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. You can include points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) towards overall tariff. You must have at least one A-Level.
  • EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
  • Access: Achievement of the Access to HE Diploma; no specific subjects required.
  • Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Entry requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UNC Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

If you think you’ll achieve a higher tariff score, you may be interested in our BSc(Hons) Accounting course.

If you receive an offer for this course, you may be invited to attend an Offer Holder Day in February or March. These are a great opportunity to find out what it’s really like to study here. You’ll experience taster lectures or workshops, meet your course tutors, current students and other offer holders.

Fees Amount (£)
Home/EU-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee 9250
Home/EU-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) 1156
International-Full Time-Annual (Per Year) Fee 13000
International-Full Time-Module Fee (15 Credit) 1625

 

Careers / Further study

Graduates from BSc(Hons) Accounting go on to work in accounting, financial management or a wide range of related financial careers. Many graduates will join professional accounting firms, specialising in taxation, audit, consultancy or specialist areas such as enterprise, sport, technology innovation or environment, progressing to partner roles.

Some graduates will go into industry, developing specific expertise in a business or sector and progressing to Board positions. Others might go into broader strategic business consultancy, or set up their own business.

Previous graduates have joined global accounting firms such as PWC, KPMG and EY, or trained in industry with major companies such as JP Morgan, Capita, Hargreaves Lansdown and Intel.

Whichever path you choose, you’ll find your skills in high demand. All organisations large or small, public or private rely on the sound financial advice you’ll be able to provide.

Learning and Teaching

You’ll learn through lectures, workshops and tutorials, with regular opportunities to hear from and engage with current industry experts, employers and alumni. 

In the Bloomberg Trading Suite, you will explore and apply real-time financial data, and you’ll experience real audit work through the audit simulation.

You’ll gain core professional skills in sessions led by global accounting firms and professional bodies.

The Academic Success Centre will support your academic skills development at every stage of your course, and in your first and second years you will be supported by additional peer-assisted learning.

See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Approximate percentage of time you’ll spend in different learning activities*:

Year Scheduled learning and teaching study Independent study Placement study
1 26% 74% 0%
2 24% 76% 0%
3 18% 74% 8%

*calculated from compulsory and option module choices (where applicable) each year.

Study time

You’ll have at least 12 hours contact time a week. Additional independent study tasks include tutorial preparation, group work, coursework assignments and exam revision this will take around 24 hours per week.

We want you to graduate with the best possible employment opportunities. In the course of your studies, you’ll be expected to undertake either summer internships, part-time work experience, Business Clinic activities, or a 40-week industry placement.

Assessment

Assessment will include business reports, essays, literature reviews, simulations, case study evaluations, presentations and portfolios. Modules leading to professional exemptions will always be assessed by examinations.

See our full glossary of assessment terms.

Approximate percentage of time you’ll spend in different learning activities*:

Year Written exam assessment Coursework assessment Practical exam assessment
0 36% 41% 23%
1 51% 23% 26%
2 70% 30% 0%
3 52% 48% 0%

*calculated from compulsory and option module choices (where applicable) each year.

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