Accounting and Finance (ACCA Exemption)
| From | To | UK Fee * | International Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep 2012 | 31 Aug 2013 | £7,800 | £9,000 |
* Exceptions may apply. Please see Fees and Finance for further information.
Introduction
Accountancy has long been a top destination for graduates because of the attractive starting salaries, opportunities for professional qualifications, and excellent long-term career prospects. Among Chief Executives of Britain's top 100 companies in 2007, one in three had a background in accounting or finance.
There are two important steps to qualifying as an accountant: passing exams and undertaking relevant work experience. Our programme attracts a substantial level of accreditation from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). As a result our graduates are exempted from certain exams, speeding up their qualification as an ACCA accountant.
Our programme also provides opportunities to gain work experience. We encourage you to undertake a 48-week placement after your second year. This can be an opportunity to put into practice your new skills and knowledge. Placements and internships can, in some cases, count towards the three years relevant work experience needed before you can qualify as an ACCA accountant.
BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance is well suited to the understanding of business in the global economy, giving our graduates an extra edge in employability after graduation. The programme is also marked out by excellent learning support facilities.
By the time you complete your programme you will already be well on the way towards gaining a professional qualification. Equally, you could use your skills to move into more varied roles in general management, marketing or human resources. In all of these areas, your financial expertise will give you a head start and a career advantage.
Please note that this programme is also available by distance learning via our study centres. For more information please click here.
Course Content
Level 1
- Introduction to Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Management Accounting
- Introduction to Business Management
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Economics
- Business Law
Level 2
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Business Finance
- Business Management
- Business Taxation
- Audit and Assurance
Level 3
- Financial Management
- Strategic Management Accounting
- International Financial Reporting
- Business Modelling for Decision Making
- Managing Projects
- Contemporary Developments in Business and Management
In Year 3 you may undertake a 48-week business placement. See more information below.
Entry Requirements
Our typical offer will be 260 points from a minimum of 2 A levels/AVCEs or equivalent (e.g. 1 x AVCE double award).
We accept a maximum of 20 points from Level 3 Key Skills.
We also require three passes at GCSE grade C or above which must include Mathematics and English Language or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number.
Access Course: We would require successful completion of a Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education Access programme and that you would have a minimum of GCSE grade C Mathematics and English Language (or have obtained the equivalent as part of your course).
Scottish Highers: Our typical offer is for 260 points.
Irish Leaving Certificate: Our typical offer is for 260 points.
Mature Applicants: Tel: University Helpline (0191) 515 3000.
Fees and Finance
The fees for this course are as specified in the table at the top of the page.
Please note that different fees apply to students studying for "Equivalent or Lower Qualifications" (ELQs). For more information about ELQs, please see the page Information for applicants who already have an HE Qualification.
For information about University scholarships and bursaries please see the page Fees and Finance.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching and learning strategies include lectures, seminars, surgeries, workshops, case studies, computer-aided learning and self-directed study. You can find details of our approach in the Module Guides provided by module leaders at the start of each module.
Assessment methods include reports, case studies, presentations, group work, essays, phase testing and time-constrained assessments.
Work Experience
After your second year there is the opportunity to undertake a 48-week business placement. This is an important part of the programme as it provides real world experience and allows you to put into practice the skills and knowledge that you have acquired in the classroom.
The placement can also be an opportunity to get first-hand experience of initiating, setting up and managing a new business venture. This will be underpinned by theories of entrepreneurship, innovation and economic growth. Emphasis is placed on obtaining the necessary skills required to identify, develop and commercialise a business opportunity.
Career Opportunities
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme naturally leads into several career paths related to finance and accounting. Your financial expertise will give you a head start and a career advantage in many different areas of business and management.
Facilities
World Class Web/Design Tools
The University of Sunderland has made a significant investment in providing students with access to the latest releases of Adobe products.
Selected PCs within the St Peter's and Murray Libraries have been pre-loaded with the Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Adobe Design Premium Suite for your exclusive use.
CS4 Creative includes key products such as Indesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver as well as Photoshop and a range of many others.
Further information is available from:
http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/creativesuite/design/
For information regarding locations of PC or Macs within your own faculty that have access to Adobe products please contact your Faculty IT Support.
If you are interested in purchasing Adobe products for your own PC/Mac Adobe offer significant savings for student purchases via any of its approved re-sellers.
Please visit:
http://www.student-software.co.uk/
As a student of the Faculty of Business and Law, you will have access to some of the best learning support facilities in the higher education sector.
Our libraries provide computers, printing, photocopying, and inter-library loans.
Sunderland also has an extensive electronic library collection, which means you can access much of the information you need online.
You will also benefit from access to over 500 computer workstations of the David Goldman Informatics Centre which offers the latest software packages - open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.