Program Overview

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Introduction to the Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Program

The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) program at the University of Surrey is a professionally-oriented qualification that provides students with a firm foundation in the theories and practices of finance and accounting. This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified accountant and to develop skills essential for all kinds of business careers.

Program Structure

The program is divided into several courses, each with its own set of modules and requirements. The courses offered include:

• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with placement
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with foundation year
• BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with foundation year and placement

Course Details

Each course has its own set of details, including:

• Typical offer: The typical offer for each course, including the required grades and qualifications.
• Start date: The start date for each course.
• Full time: The duration of each course.
• UK fees: The tuition fees for UK students.
• Overseas fees: The tuition fees for overseas students.
• Subject area: The subject area for each course, which is Accounting and Finance.
• UCAS code: The UCAS code for each course.

Key Course Information

The key course information includes:

• Course options: The different course options available, including BSc (Hons), BSc (Hons) with placement, BSc (Hons) with foundation year, and BSc (Hons) with foundation year and placement.
• Typical offer: The typical offer for each course option.
• Start date: The start date for each course option.
• Full time: The duration of each course option.
• UK fees: The tuition fees for UK students for each course option.
• Overseas fees: The tuition fees for overseas students for each course option.

Why Choose This Course?

This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified accountant and to develop skills essential for all kinds of business careers. The course is accredited by several professional accounting bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Statistics

• 94% of Surrey undergraduates are in employment or further study within 15 months of graduating.
• Accredited by 5 financial bodies, including the ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW.

Accreditation

The course is accredited by several professional accounting bodies, including:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)

Facilities

Students have access to a range of facilities, including:

• Bloomberg terminals
• Specialized databases, including CSMAR, Capital IQ, Datastream, Orbis, and WRDS

Course Structure

The course structure includes:

• Year 1: Compulsory modules, including Financial Accounting 1, Professional Development for Accounting & Finance, Operations Management, and Financial Mathematics with Excel.
• Year 2: Compulsory modules, including Financial Accounting 2, Management Information Systems, Financial Planning & Modelling, and Introduction to Taxation.
• Year 3: Compulsory modules, including International Business Strategy, International Financial Management, and International Financial Reporting.

Teaching and Learning

The teaching and learning methods include:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Independent study
• Group work
• Seminars

Assessment

The assessment methods include:

• Examination
• Coursework
• Practical examinations
• Reports

General Course Information

• Contact hours: The contact hours for each module.
• Timetable: The timetable for each semester.
• Location: The location of the course, which is the Stag Hill campus.

Career Opportunities

The career opportunities for graduates of this course include:

• Tax Trainee
• Auditor
• Audit Associate
• Accountant
• Risk Graduate
• Analyst
• Trainee Accountant

Hear from Our Students and Graduates

Our students and graduates have achieved great things, including:

• Sitara: A student who highly recommends the Accounting and Finance course at Surrey.
• Marko Benitez: A student who values the connections the University has with firms of all sizes.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for this course include:

• Typical offer: The typical offer for each course, including the required grades and qualifications.
• A-level: The required A-level grades and subjects.
• BTEC: The required BTEC grades and subjects.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: The required International Baccalaureate Diploma grades and subjects.
• European Baccalaureate: The required European Baccalaureate grades and subjects.
• Access to HE Diploma: The required Access to HE Diploma grades and subjects.
• Scottish Highers: The required Scottish Highers grades and subjects.
• Welsh Baccalaureate: The required Welsh Baccalaureate grades and subjects.
• T Level: The required T Level grades and subjects.

English Language Requirements

The English language requirements for this course include:

• IELTS Academic: The required IELTS Academic score.
• Other English language qualifications: The required scores for other English language qualifications.

International Students

The University of Surrey welcomes international students and offers a range of support services, including:

• International Foundation Year: A foundation year program for international students.
• English language support: Support for international students who need to improve their English language skills.

Fees and Funding

The fees and funding information for this course includes:

• Tuition fees: The tuition fees for UK and overseas students.
• Scholarships and bursaries: The scholarships and bursaries available to students.
• Professional training placement fees: The fees for the professional training placement year.

Placements and Study Abroad

The University of Surrey offers a range of placement and study abroad opportunities, including:

• Professional Training placement: A year-long placement in industry.
• Study abroad: The opportunity to study abroad at one of the University's partner institutions.

Register Your Interest

To register your interest in this course, please visit the University of Surrey website.