BSc (Hons)
- Course length
- 3 years full-time / 4 years full-time (including 1 year industry placement)
- UCAS code
- NN40
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FdSc
- Course length
- 2 years full-time / 3 years full-time (including 1 year industry placement)
- UCAS code
- NN41
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Overview
Finance and accounting professionals are vital to all functions of a business. This course will enable you to apply your analytical abilities efficiently and open up a wide range of career opportunities. Working in collaboration with professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, AIA, CIOT and ICAEW, the course is designed to ensure you are highly skilled upon completion and that you can apply for exemptions from a range of professional exams in order to become a part or fully certified accountant. As well as a detailed understanding of financial systems, you will gain insight into other business areas including enterprise, marketing, strategy and leadership.
In today's dynamic digital marketplace, graduates need more than theoretical learning alone to compete in the job market. Our course will therefore put you ahead of the competition by offering you early immersion into the markets through leading finance platforms, as well as the opportunity of a paid 12-month work placement, providing you with extensive real-world experience and work-ready skills that will give you the edge when you graduate.
This course will develop your practical and professional skills by exposing you to live and simulated trading in our newly-built Financial Trading Suite. This state-of-the-art facility is powered by the Infront Professional Terminal, combining real-time global market data, news, analytics and electronic trading in one intuitive platform, putting financial markets at your fingertips. We also have an in-house experienced resident trader who will bring your learning to life and enhance your practical skills. We work closely with our industry delivery partners and you will be exposed to the latest technology and become familiar with the digital tools used in professional practice.
Upon completion of the course, you can apply for a number of exemptions from professional bodies (including seven ACCA and seven CIMA exemptions) in order to become a part or fully certified accountant. In addition, you will be able to apply for the CIMA Gateway examination, while you will also have the opportunity to complete the Infront Professional Terminal (trading) certificate as part of your course at no additional cost.
Students studying the FdSc will have the option of progressing onto the final year of the BSc (Hons).
What our staff and students say
As institutions are becoming more and more diverse, it's important to embrace and celebrate the skills that students are bringing. The fact that we are integrating practical skills allows students to hone in on what they're good at. This training is built into the assessment to ensure that every student develops the practical skills they need for this sector. More and more banks and financial investment companies are using the Infront platform, so when students go into industry, this is exactly the terminal they will likely be faced with.
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Why choose this course?
- Optional 12-month paid placement - You can undertake a 12-month paid placement to experience the industry first-hand and gain valuable work experience. You will not incur tuition fees during the placement
- Specialise your studies - For your final project, you can research a topic that interests you and is relevant to your interests or intended future employment
- Practical application - You will have the opportunity to work on live consultancy cases with local and international clients
- Develop your knowledge - You will gain first-hand knowledge of market concepts and behaviours through simulated investing and analysis of market opportunities
- Career-boosting skills - The course will provide you with various opportunities to enhance your employability skills to facilitate your career progression
- Real-world experience - The course was developed, and will be delivered in partnership, with key industry players and professional bodies
UCB Financial Trading Suite
The new UCB Financial Trading Suite at McIntyre House is one of the largest among all UK universities and will provide practical training opportunities for students on courses at UCB's Business School and other finance-related modules across the University, as well as a professional development facility for industry partners.
Featuring 21 workstations, two large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information, it is also the first university trading suite in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, offering unique benefits for staff and students in using and sharing data.
Kick-start scheme
As a new student studying this degree full-time, you will receive £300 per year via our Kick-Start Scheme (eligibility criteria applies). The scheme will support your studies and future career by contributing to course-related materials, uniform or selected items on campus. You might even qualify for an additional £500 per year.
Open days
Our open days are designed to give you as much information as possible about UCB and the areas you are interested in studying. Come along and we may make you an offer on the day.
Accreditations and Endorsements
Teaching & assessment
Modules are delivered as a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, one-to-one tutorials, group projects, virtual learning environment (VLE) and self-directed study. Students are expected to participate and contribute to each session. Lectures are formal teaching sessions that provide essential content and assessment material.
Guest lectures are delivered by professionals from the finance and accounting sectors to enhance your learning and experience. Some modules may be delivered in block format by industry practitioners in order to ensure that their expertise is effectively shared.
Assessments are a mixture of exams and coursework including presentations, essays, reports, multiple choice tests and numerical computations. The UCB Financial Trading Suite is integrated within our teaching and assessment strategy to deliver a live learning experience.
Individual study
You will be expected to commit to approximately 20 hours a week of your own study time in preparation for teaching sessions and completing assessments. Canvas, our virtual learning platform, provides 24-hour access to learning and support materials.
Entry requirements
Finance and Accounting BSc (Hons)
A-level: Grade profile of BBC
BTEC: Grade profile of DMM, this can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
GCSEs:
- GCSE/IGCSE maths grades A*-C or grade 9-4 or equivalent.
Finance and Accounting FdSc
A-level: An A-level grade profile of CD
BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PPP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications
Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB – a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points will be required for entrance
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 56 UCAS Tariff points
Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry please contact admissions@ucb.ac.uk to check your eligibility.
Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to UCB. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Your application must also include a reference from your line manager supporting your entry to higher education. For further details please contact Admissions.
GCSEs:
- GCSE/IGCSE maths grades A*-C or grade 9-4 or equivalent.
Find out more information on tariff entry requirements for 2019/20 entry.
EU/international students
For entry requirements for EU and international students, please visit the Country Specific Information page.
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Work placement
You will gain valuable work experience on an optional paid 12-month work placement. This is an exciting opportunity to put what you have learned into practice, broaden your experience and demonstrate your abilities to potential employers. You will not incur tuition fees during the 12-month placement.
If you are looking for further work experience opportunities, our highly-experienced hired@UCB staff include a diverse mix of advisers with experience in a wide variety of areas.
What our employers say
At UCB, we understand the importance of work placements within your studies, and our employer contacts say they give preference to students with qualifications who also have experience within the field.
There are additional opportunities available too, including a recommendation for industry-supported mentoring schemes to guide you through your future career.
Graduate careers
This course provides an excellent platform for those seeking a career working in finance and accounting.
Graduating with this degree will enable you to work in any organisation, covering roles such as:
- Financial auditor
- Financial analyst
- Chartered accountant
- Chartered certified accountant
- Chartered management accountant
- Chartered public finance accountant
- Company secretary
- Forensic accountant
- Stockbroker
- Actuary
Your degree would also be useful for the following roles:
- Business development manager
- Data analyst
- Economist
- Licensed conveyancer
- Management consultant
- Mortgage adviser
- Purchasing manager
- Retail banker
- Tax adviser
- Financial consultant
Graduates who wish to continue their studies can apply to progress to postgraduate courses at UCB such as our MSc in Enterprise Management, MSc in Finance and Accounting or complete the remaining papers with the professional bodies (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) to achieve the status of part-qualified accountant or certified accountant. You may be eligible for a postgraduate loan.
hired@UCB
hired@UCB is our student and alumni support service designed to provide a single reference point for information, advice and guidance regarding opportunities to develop and demonstrate employability and enterprise skills. Based on the 7th floor of our Summer Row campus, the hired@UCB team comprises specialist and qualified staff with knowledge and experience of:
- Careers advice and guidance
- Placements, work experience and volunteering
- Employer engagement
- Part-time and seasonal work
- Internships and apprenticeships
- Graduate schemes and alumni support
- Unitemps - UCB's recruitment agency
Find out more about hired@UCB services.