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Accounting and Finance Accelerated BA (Hons)

Overview

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance accelerated degree is a 2-year course that prepares students for a successful career in the financial services sector. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to give business and financial advice to organizations.

Study Options

• CERT HE (1 YEAR)
• ACCELERATED (2 YEARS)
• HONOURS (3 YEARS)

Course Information

UCAS Code

N221

Duration

2 Years

Start Date(s)

Sep / Jan / Apr

Entry Year

2025/26 | 2026/27

Entry Requirements

104 UCAS points

Course Introduction

The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance accelerated degree is a quick route to a successful career in the financial services sector. The 2-year course will prepare students for a career in accountancy, auditing, tax advisory, wealth management, banking, business development, and organizational leadership.

How You Will Study

Course Breakdown

• 36 weeks of study per year
• 6 x 6-week blocks
• 1 subject module per block
• 4 CPD focus days per block

Subject Module Breakdown

• 250 hours of study per module
• 80 hrs face-to-face (32%)
• 20 hrs Digital Wednesdays (8%)
• 150 hrs independent study (60%)

Assessment Breakdown

• No traditional end-of-year exams
• *Accounting and finance students will be required to sit some exams in order to achieve the required exemptions.

Accreditations & Exemptions

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) - 9 exemptions
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - 8 exemptions
• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) - 12 exemptions
• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) - additional professional qualification
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - 6 exemptions

Your Course Modules

• LEVEL 4
• LEVEL 5
• LEVEL 6
• 92 Programme

Module 1 - Business and Technology

• Understand the basic concepts required for effective business management
• Develop knowledge in key areas such as law and regulations, governance, and data protection

Module 2 - Economics for Business

• Study the basic principles of the Macro and Micro-environment
• Understand the effects of government intervention on the market, supply and demand, and market outcomes

Module 3 - Introduction to Financial Accounting

• Gain an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of financial accounting
• Learn how to prepare financial statements

Module 4 - Introduction to Management Accounting

• Gain an understanding of the financial and managerial concepts required to enable managers to make better decisions
• Learn about the purpose of applying costing techniques and the role of budgets in decision-making

Module 1 - Financial Reporting

• Study the conceptual framework used when preparing financial statements
• Develop the skills and techniques used to analyze and interpret financial statements

Module 2 - Advanced Management Accounting

• Gain an understanding of the concepts and techniques used to develop a business strategy
• Learn about approaches to management accounting such as strategic pricing, risk analysis, and project appraisal techniques

Module 3 - Corporate and Business Law

• Develop knowledge and skills in specific legal areas relating to accounting and finance
• Recognize the need to seek specialist legal advice when necessary

Module 4 - Financial Management

• Develop knowledge and learn how to exercise professional judgment in relation to the financial management function
• Understand working capital management and the need for investment appraisal and business valuations

Module 1 - Advanced Financial Reporting

• Learn to compare and contrast sources of funding for various projects
• Analyze and provide recommendations on findings from the interpretation of financial statements

Module 2 - Taxation

• Get to grips with the tax systems relating to individuals and groups of companies
• Understand the importance of accuracy and the implications surrounding incorrect calculations

Module 3 - Audit and Assurance

• Gain an understanding of the importance and process of audit and assurance within an organization
• Understand the regulatory framework governing accounting and finance practitioners

Module 4 - Final Project

• Complete a project on an area of interest in accounting and finance
• Demonstrate research, problem-solving, and practical skills by performing an evaluation and communicating the results

What is the 92 Programme?

• Engaging with the 92 Programme is a requirement for all students and will count towards your overall grade
• In each block, you will take part in a number of Character and Personal Development focus days
• Develop skills in self-reflection and awareness, wellness and resilience, and professionalism and employability

Why the 92 Programme is part of your course?

• 78% of employers believe graduates do not drive in the workplace fully equipped with the skills they need to be work-ready
• The 92 Programme prepares students for life after graduation and equips them with the skills employers value most

How is the 92 Programme assessed?

• Produce a learning journal that will document your experiences
• Submit the learning journal at the end of each academic year (or level of study) to assess whether you have met the required standard to pass the module

Why study at UA92

• UA92 offers a deliberately different experience to traditional universities
• Fixed morning or afternoon timetables and no end of year exams
• Industry-inspired courses, place character and personal development firmly at the core of the learning experience

Careers In Accounting and Finance

• The financial services sector offers many exciting career paths
• Graduates with an accounting and finance background are in high demand
• Average salary for a graduate trainee accountant in the UK is £27,990 per year

Industry Partnerships

• UA92 has over 60 industry partners who support our mission to develop career-ready graduates
• Partnerships provide access to industry-leading expertise, mentorship opportunities, and work-place experiences

Meet the Business Team

• Ahmed Saleem - Business Teaching Associate
• Donna Walsh - Business Lecturer
• Dr Firoz Bhaiyat - Head of Business
• Emma Gaskill - Course Leader: Accounting and Finance
• Jay Edwards - Lecturer in Digital Marketing
• Kelly Henley - Course Leader: Business Management
• Lisa Moreton - Lecturer in Business & Management
• Moussa Alzoubi - Business Lecturer
• Mudassar Sohail - Business Lecturer
• Natalie Walker-Craig - Sports Management Lecturer

Entry Requirements

• The standard entry requirements for the accelerated BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance course is 104 UCAS points
• Each application is assessed on an individual basis, taking into consideration a wide range of factors

Fees and Finance

• Information about fees and finance is available on the UA92 website

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