Program Overview

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Professional Accounting BA (Hons)

Course Overview

The Professional Accounting BA (Hons) course focuses on giving you the foundational knowledge needed for a successful career in accounting. You will learn about financial practices, techniques, and tools used in accounting, as well as the role of leadership within accounting.

Why Study This Course?

This course aims to equip you with the practical knowledge needed to effectively deliver financial and accounting services. You will cover a comprehensive range of themes, including taxation, financial reporting, budget management, and business operations.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

The Professional Accounting BA (Hons) degree program follows the QAA benchmark statements for Accounting (2016) and aligns with the curriculum of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), and Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA).

What You'll Study

Year One

• Financial Statement and Control in a Business Environment - 30 credits
• Budgeting in a Business Environment - 30 credits
• Principles of Taxation - 30 credits
• Credit Management Control - 30 credits

Year Two

• Management Information - 30 credits
• Financial Reporting - 30 credits
• Law for Accounting - 30 credits
• Business Finance - 30 credits

Placement Year

• UK Work Placement - 0 credits
• International Study/Work Placement - 0 credits

Final Year

• Assurance - 30 credits
• Advanced Taxation - 30 credits
• Business Strategy Analysis - 30 credits
• Financial Management - 30 credits

How You'll Learn

This course can be offered on a part-time basis. You will study modules totalling 120 credits each academic year. A typical 20 credit module requires a total of 200 hours study.

Assessment

Assessment methods vary and may include practical class and project performance, written practical reports, project thesis, oral presentations, tutorial tasks, and assessments.

Entry Requirements

• UK: 64 UCAS tariff points. GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.
• International: 104 UCAS tariff points. GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Minimum two A2 levels or BTEC equivalent qualification.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £9,535 per year
• EU: £9,535 per year with EU Support Bursary
• International: £14,800 per year

Facilities

The modern CU Coventry Mile Lane campus has been designed to promote collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Facilities include indoor and outdoor social spaces, a ground floor café, a ground floor library, open-access IT suites, and student support and careers advice teams.

Careers and Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Professional Accounting BA (Hons) course, you should be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the theoretical, analytical, and practical aspects of policies, strategies, and processes within a changing environment, to meet stakeholder interests.

Graduates of this course have a potentially exciting list of career paths to explore, including working in global companies such as Santander, BDO Accountants, and RSM International.