Business and Accounting with Sandwich placement

Program Overview

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BA (Hons) Business and Accounting with Sandwich placement

Overview

The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping.

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BA (Hons)

Start date(s)

15 September 2025

UCAS Code

NN18

Course specifications

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Course length

Sandwich (4 years)

Campus location

University: City Campus

School

University of Wolverhampton Business School

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Why choose this course?

6th in the UK for Business and Management courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

Financial analysis and general business awareness are at the heart of this joint degree course. The course is designed to allow students to develop an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities which aim to equip students with a holistic understanding of how an organisation functions, with specific emphasis on accounting and financial record keeping.

A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip students with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. Emphasis will be given to the rapidly evolving financial landscape post-pandemic through both teaching material and real-world examples.

Through the use of a wide range of concepts, approaches, critical reflection and e-learning forums the course is designed to equip students with a range of personal and intellectual skills in preparation for a career in accounting and general management fields.

You will acquire core financial skills through case studies, online activities and live projects, through interactions with guest speakers from the financial and business world and through reflecting on your own practice.

Specifically, the course will create business managers who have an in-depth knowledge of accounting techniques which should be valuable both in general management and within the financial and accountancy services sector.

The degree can also be used as the basis for postgraduate study in the area of finance and general business management for example the Business School has an MSc Finance & Accounting which dovetails in with the knowledge and skills obtained on this programme.

What's unique about this course?

• We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures.
• Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.
• The tutors on this programme will have had experience as practicing managers, have worked with business in an advisory capacity or will be researching business and management.
• 6th in the UK for Business and Management courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025)

What happens on the course?

On a sandwich course, your third year will be a supervised placement. This gives you the opportunity to apply and develop the knowledge and skills you have gained in the first two years of your course, before you move on to your final year.

Studying with the Business School gives you a head start in your career through offering:

Professional body exemptions - The course provides the opportunity to gain exemptions for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) which will make you attractive to employers as you will be a significant way towards becoming a fully qualified accountant.

Internships- You can choose to gain valuable work experience through taking an internship (sandwich placement) as part of your programme of study. Full support in preparing and securing internships is provided through our dedicated support team.

Study abroad -You can choose to undertake one semester or a full year study abroad at one of our EU partners, as part of your programme of study.

Working with real managers -We find many opportunities for you to work with practising managers, from company projects, guest lectures and site visits through to short internships or full year long sandwich placements.

Developing real business skills -Studying at Wolverhampton will allow you to develop the skills businesses demand including IT, project management, team working and leadership.

Careers support and guidance -You will be able to gain an Employability Award. Having developed your CV and enhanced your interview skills you will be able to undertake a short internship to prepare yourself to gain employment on graduation.

Volunteering -You can gain valuable employability skills through volunteering. Opportunities exist for you to work with voluntary organisations.

Starting your own business -Not only will you develop the business acumen necessary to start and manage your own business but on-going support is available both during your studies and on graduation to help you make a success of your business start-up.

Management mentors -You will have the opportunity to be mentored by a senior manager from the region through our Institute of Directors mentoring scheme or alumni.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Costing
• Economics
• Financial Accounting Principles
• The Innovative Business
• The Responsible Business

Year 2

• Budgeting and Financial Control
• Customer Acquisition & Retention
• Financial Reporting
• Taxation of Individuals
• The Professional Manager and Leadership

Year 3

• Supervised Work Experience

Year 4

• Auditing
• Business Taxation
• Strategic Financial Management
• The Business Communicator
• The Professional Project

Potential Career Paths

• Business Advisor
• Business Manager
• Account Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Management Consultant
• Project Manager
• Financial Advisor

Additional Information

What skills will you gain?

At the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Construct, using digital and other methods, a wide range of accounting and financial information useful to the management of organisations.
2. Critically evaluate financial and non-financial accounting information and use this evaluation to identify a solution, or range of solutions to accounting and financial issues and problems.
3. Communicate a wide range of financial and non-financial information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist and non-specialist audience.
4. Demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of initiative, personal responsibility and decision making.
5. Develop skills of independent learning, analysis, synthesis and critical thinking through the application of business and management concepts and principles and the related underpinning theories appropriate to a wide range of business organisations and situations.

Course Fees and Finance

Location | Mode | Fee | Year ---|---|---|--- Home | Sandwich | £9250 per year | Home | Sandwich | £9535 per year | International | Sandwich | £14950 per year | International | Sandwich | £15995 per year |

Entry Requirements

Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points

• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• BTEC L3 Diploma - grades DD
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)

Funding

• Tuition Fees Loan(Home Fee Status):
• Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.
• Changes for EU students:
• The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status.
• More information about the change is available at UKCISA:
• EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• Self-funding:
• If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.
• For more information please contact the Gateway.
• Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:
• If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.
• We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.
• Financial Hardship:
• Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.
• for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.
• Bursaries and Scholarships:
• In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages
• You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

• Addresses architectural issues in a globalized world, considering factors like sustainability, heritage, identity, and form.
• Values both traditional academic research and practice-based research.
• Offers expertise for PhDs investigating cultural, historical, and technological contexts.
• Practice-based PhDs in association with the ADAPTr program and research-by-design activities generate new knowledge through analysis and documentation of new design processes and situations.
• Considers architecture as a lens and measure of urban, suburban, and rural landscapes.

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Objectives:

• Train professionals to conduct research in the field of architecture within a globalized context.
• Encourage design innovation through research-by-design activities.
• Provide opportunities for collaboration with industry and research institutions.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Focuses on research areas such as materiality, urbanism, sustainability, heritage, and cultural context.
• Emphasizes design thinking and the creation of new knowledge through the analysis and documentation of new design processes and situations.
• Conducts research in both traditional academic and practice-based settings.

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Structure:

• Part-time program with a four-year duration.
• Students work under the direction of a supervisory team appointed by the University.
• Thesis submission required at the end of four years.

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Modules:

• Specific modules not provided in the context.

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Course Schedule:

• Course schedule not provided in the context.

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Thesis submission.
• Annual progress reviews involving presentations and written submissions.
• Oral and written final assessments.

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Assessment Criteria:

• Depth and originality of research.
• Critical thinking and analysis.
• Communication skills (written and oral).
• Contribution to the field of architecture.

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Individual supervision by academic staff.
• Postgraduate skills training organized by Queen's Graduate School.
• Internal and external training courses.

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Faculty:

• List of academic staff available on the School of Natural and Built Environment website.

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Academic roles in higher education.
• Research roles in public and private sectors.
• Leadership roles in educational practice.
• Positions within NGOs.

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Other:

• Program highlights include industry links, world-class facilities, and internationally renowned experts.
• Students benefit from a cross-disciplinary research environment and connections to research clusters within the School of Natural and Built Environment.
• The program prepares graduates for exceptional career opportunities through initiatives like Degree Plus and Researcher Plus.

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Additional Information:

• Information on specific course costs, bench fees, and funding opportunities can be found on the program website.
• Applications require a brief CV, statement of research interest, and identification of a potential supervisor.

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Note:

Some information sections (e.g., Fees, Admission Requirements) were not within the scope of the provided context.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Northern Ireland (NI) 1
TBC
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) 2
TBC
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) 1
TBC
• EU Other 3
£20,500
• International
£20,500
• EU citizens in the EU Settlement Scheme, with settled or pre-settled status, are expected to be charged the NI or GB tuition fee based on where they are ordinarily resident, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly Student Fees Regulations.
Students who are ROI nationals resident in GB are expected to be charged the GB fee, however this is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.
• It is expected that EU students who are ROI nationals resident in ROI will be eligible for NI tuition fees.
The tuition fee set out above is provisional and subject to the publication of the Northern Ireland Assembly student fees Regulations.
• EU Other students (excludes Republic of Ireland nationals living in GB, NI or ROI) are charged tuition fees in line with international fees.
• All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise.
All fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
• More information on postgraduate tuition fees.
• There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.
• All Students
Depending on the programme of study, there may also be other extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies . Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library. If students wish to purchase recommended texts, rather than borrow them from the University Library, prices per text can range from £30 to £100. Students should also budget between £30 to £100 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges. Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen. There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, and library fines. In undertaking a research project students may incur costs associated with transport and/or materials, and there will also be additional costs for printing and binding the thesis. There may also be individually tailored research project expenses and students should consult directly with the School for further information.
• Some research programmes incur an additional annual charge on top of the tuition fees, often referred to as a bench fee.
Bench fees are charged when a programme (or a specific project) incurs extra costs such as those involved with specialist laboratory or field work. If you are required to pay bench fees they will be detailed on your offer letter. If you have any questions about Bench Fees these should be raised with your School at the application stage. Please note that, if you are being funded you will need to ensure your sponsor is aware of and has agreed to fund these additional costs before accepting your place.