Program Overview

Introduction to the Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) Programme

The Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) programme is offered by the University of Surrey, with the University of Surrey serving as both the awarding body and the teaching institute. This programme operates within the Framework of the Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) at Level 6.

Final Award and Programme/Pathway Title

The final award for this programme is the BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance. Subsidiary awards include:

• Ord (Accounting and Finance)
• DipHE (Accounting and Finance)
• CertHE (Accounting and Finance)

Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited by several professional 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)

Modes of Study

The programme is offered in two modes: | Route Code | Credits and ECTS Credits | | --- | --- | | Full-time | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits | | Full-time with PTY | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |

Quality Assurance and Reference Points

The programme adheres to the QAA Subject benchmark statement for Accounting, with reference to Accounting and Finance. Other internal and/or external reference points are not applicable.

Faculty and Department/School

The programme is administered by the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, specifically through the Surrey Business School.

Programme Leader

The programme leader is YU Xinyu (SBS).

Date of Production/Revision of Specification

The programme specification was last revised on 27/01/2026.

Educational Aims of the Programme

The educational aims of the programme are to:

• Produce highly competent professionals in the field of accounting and finance.
• Develop future leaders with critical and creative thinking skills.
• Enhance the use of digital skills in strategic financial and business decision-making.
• Foster resilience and resourcefulness in tackling unfamiliar situations.
• Develop a global citizenship mindset.
• Provide an excellent learning and teaching environment.
• Underpin learning with an understanding of global sustainability objectives.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate technical competence in financial and management accounting.
• Critically evaluate strategic financial decisions.
• Reflect on sustainability issues and stakeholder awareness.
• Apply digital skills in strategic financial and business decision-making.
• Demonstrate business acumen, resilience, and ethical ethos.
• Develop qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of organisations and the external environment.
• Apply underlying concepts and principles associated with financial and management accounting.
• Use basic international accounting principles.
• Apply financial mathematics with digital skills.
• Appreciate legal and ethical requirements.
• Develop personal resilience and resourcefulness.
• Demonstrate qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment, including professional and ethical judgement.
• Integrate relevant knowledge and understanding of finance theories.
• Use a range of international accounting and finance principles.
• Analyse emerging issues in digital management information and accounting systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to use digital coding effectively.
• Reflect on a range of sustainability issues and stakeholder awareness.
• Understand the limits of their knowledge and effectively communicate their analysis.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured into two main pathways: Full-time and Full-time with Professional Training Year (PTY).

Full-time

• This pathway is studied over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits.
• Possible exit awards include Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary), Diploma of Higher Education, and Certificate of Higher Education.

Full-time with PTY

• This pathway is studied over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits.
• Possible exit awards include Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary), Diploma of Higher Education, and Certificate of Higher Education.

Modules

The programme consists of various modules across different years, including compulsory and optional modules. The specific modules and their credits are detailed in the programme structure.

Opportunities for Placements/Work-Related Learning/Collaborative Activity

The programme offers opportunities for:

• Associate Tutors/Guest Speakers/Visiting Academics
• Professional Training Year (PTY)
• Study exchange (Level 5)

Other Information

The programme emphasizes Global and Cultural Capabilities, Digital Capabilities, Employability, Resourcefulness and Resilience, and Sustainability, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to tackle challenges in the accounting and finance sector.

Quality Assurance

The programme adheres to the Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes, which can be found on the University's website. The information provided is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change.