Program Overview

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BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management (with Foundation year)

The BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management is a multi-disciplinary course that balances the latest research with real-world applications. It develops in-demand graduate attributes through a professional development stream, preparing students for a broad range of career paths in the accounting and business management sector.

About the Course

Our course blends expertise from Business Management and Accounting and Finance, giving students a strong foundation and a holistic understanding of key business functions. It is designed to enable students to apply their skills to diverse business contexts, with integrated activities such as access to industry-leading financial databases and industry guest lectures.

Why Study Accounting and Business Management?

Sound strategic management decisions are at the core of every successful business, creating a constant demand for graduates with business acumen and solid accounting skills. Employers need graduates with essential skills, from effective communication to digital capability, to thrive in the fast-paced global business environment.

Why UWE Bristol?

Supported by the latest research, this industry-relevant course enables students to apply their skills to diverse business contexts. Developed collaboratively and rigorously evaluated in partnership with stakeholders, the course enables students to engage closely with employers, entrepreneurs, and professional bodies.

Entry

Typical Offers

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
• Tariff points: 48
• Contextual tariff: See the contextual offers page.
• English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent).
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.
• Access: No specific subjects required.
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
• Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
• Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required.
• T Levels: No specific subjects required.

International Applicants

If you are an international student, your recommended route of study for this degree is through our International College, which, upon successful completion to the required level and with good attendance, guarantees entry to Year one of the degree.

Structure

Content

The course structure includes:

• Year zero (Foundation year): Foundational Concepts in Business and Law, Foundations in Professional and Personal Development Planning.
• Year one: Business Law, Fundamentals of Financial Accounting, Fundamentals of Management Accounting, Principles of Economics, Statistics, Information Skills and Professional Development.
• Year two: Data Analytics, Research and Professional Advancement (AABM), Management Accounting and Business Finance, Managing People and Organisational Behaviour, Marketing for Managers, plus one optional module from Credit Management: Theory and Practice or Financial Crime.
• Placement year (if applicable): A year away from the University on a work placement or a study year abroad after Year two.
• Final year: Strategic Finance and Sustainable Business, Work Integrated Business Strategy (AABM), plus optional modules from Financial Technology, Humans vs AI: Leading and Managing Change for Future Organisations, International Finance, Personal Financial Planning, Credit Risk Analysis and Management, Investment Management, Market Analysis for Private Investors (AABM), Project Management with Data Analytics.

Learning and Teaching

Learning and teaching on this course emphasize active participation and learning by doing, supporting students to gradually become more independent in their learning as they progress through the course. Each module is inspired and informed by a learning and teaching approach that enables students to prepare for and participate in their classes and practice their skills.

Fees

Full-time; Sandwich

• Home Annual Fee Foundation Year: ｣5,760
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit) Foundation Year: ｣720
• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣9,535
• Home Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year: ｣9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,192
• Home Placement Year Fee: ｣1,192
• Home Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year: ｣8,343
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣17,000
• International Full Annual Fee Following Placement Year: ｣17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣2,125
• International Placement Year Fee: ｣2,125
• International Reduced Annual Fee Following Placement Year: ｣14,875

Indicative Additional Costs

• Additional Course Costs Indicative Maximum Cost Per year: ｣100

Features

Professional Accreditation

The course is accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Placements

Students who get work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge, and professional network, making you a sought-after graduate.

Careers

Careers / Further Study

Our BA(Hons) Accounting and Business Management blends technical expertise with professional skills, preparing students for a broad range of career paths in the accounting and business management sector. By emphasizing real-world application and problem-solving, the course enhances employability through professional development and self-reflection.

The course will equip students with highly desirable graduate attributes, including digital literacy, effective communication, business acumen, ethics, and integrity, and critical thinking. Students will also develop strategic decision-making skills, integrating their technical and theoretical knowledge to enhance business performance and tackle real-world challenges.