Program Overview

Accounting and Finance

Overview

Whatever area of business you want to go into, accounting and financial skills will always be in demand. At Oxford Brookes, you’ll build a strong understanding of how businesses operate around the world. The practical nature of the course means you’ll feel confident and prepared for life in the working world.

Why Oxford Brookes University?

• Professional qualifications
• International insights
• Explore your interests
• Pursue your passion
• Learn by doing
• Learn a language
• Study abroad
• Accreditation(s)

Course details

Course structure

• Year 1 begins with introductions to core skills in accounting, business, IT, and economics.
• Year 2, the Personal and Professional Development module, helps you develop the skills needed for a successful career.
• Year 3 (optional placement year), you can take an optional placement year after Year 2.
• Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement), your final year will build on what you’ve learned so far.

Learning and teaching

• computer-based simulations
• mock audits
• group presentations
• analysis of financial data and information
• discussions of topical material

Assessment

• reports, essays
• case study analysis
• presentations
• examinations

Study modules

Year 1

• Compulsory modules
  • Intro to Accounting I
  • Introduction to Accounting II
  • Exploring Economics
  • Raising Individual Financial Awareness
  • Essential Information Skills
  • Foundations of Business
  • Business Accounting Systems

Year 2

• Compulsory modules
  • Financial Accounting and Reporting (double module)
  • Management Accounting
  • Corporate Finance
  • Research in Accounting
  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Placement Search and Preparation (only compulsory for who will take the optional Year 3 work placement)
• Optional modules
  • Choose 2 Optional modules from those below:
    • Introduction to Auditing Theory and Practice
    • Management Information Systems
    • Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
    • Corporate and Business Law
    • Financial Markets and Institutions
    • Independent Study in Business
    • International Finance
    • Managing the Digital Business
    • Personal Taxation

Year 3 (optional placement year)

• Optional modules
  • CHOOSE ONE MODULE FROM:
    • Placement
    • Full Year International Study Abroad
  • OR CHOOSE THESE TWO OPTIONS:
    • Short Placement
    • Work-based Learning

Year 4 (or year 3 if no placement)

• Compulsory modules
  • Dissertation in Accounting (double module)
  • Accounting Synoptic (double module)
  • Financial Accounting Theory
  • Business Aspects of Management Accounting
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Contemporary Issues in Finance
• Optional modules
  • Applied Audit and Assurance
  • Business Accountability and Responsibility
  • Business Intelligence and Decision Making
  • Business Taxation
  • Sustainable Investing
  • Independent Study

Careers

If you’re planning to become an accountant, then this is an ideal course. You’ll benefit from exemptions from your professional exams with ACCA, ICAEW, or CIMA.

Entry requirements

• Standard offer
  • UCAS Tariff Points: 104
  • A Level: BCC
  • IB Points: 29
  • BTEC: DMM
• Contextual offer
  • UCAS Tariff Points: 96
  • A Level: CCC
  • IB Points: 28
  • BTEC: MMM

Tuition fees

• 2025 / 26
  • Home (UK) full time: £9,535
  • Home (UK) part time: £1,190 per single module
  • Home (UK) sandwich (placement): £1,700
  • International full time: £17,100
  • International sandwich (placement): £1,700
• 2026 / 27
  • Home (UK) full time: £9,535
  • Home (UK) part time: £1,910 per single module
  • Home (UK) sandwich (placement): £1,905
  • International full time: £19,700
  • International sandwich (placement): £1,905

Funding your studies

• Oxford Brookes Bursary for Continuing Students
• Undergraduate maintenance loans for part-time UK students
• Undergraduate maintenance loans for full-time UK students
• Undergraduate tuition fee loans for UK students
• Oxford Brookes Bursary for New Students

Additional costs

• It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required.
• You may choose to purchase books to support your studies.
• Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills)
• Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs)
• Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography.
• Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes.