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Introduction
A degree in finance and accounting offers valuable knowledge and skills for various careers within the business world. Whether your goal is to become a qualified accountant or explore other business roles, this degree provides a solid foundation.
Successful completion of the finance and accounting course provides the highest level of exemptions, covering a total of 9 foundation papers, for students who are already considering obtaining a professional accounting certification, such as the acca (association of chartered certified accountants).
Whether you want to move into auditing, financial reporting, management accounting or financial services, this could be the course for you. You’ll develop subject-specific skills alongside important transferable skills like communication, enterprise, problem-solving and quantitative analysis.
Why choose this course?
COURSE FEATURES • Earn the maximum exemptions (9) from the global body for professional accountants
• Learn theoretical and practical aspects of finance and accountancy in a business context
• Gain transferable skills from professionally qualified accountants with varied real-world experience
Overview
The course syllabus has also been carefully designed to combine both theoretical and practical aspects of finance and accountancy. Students acquire practical knowledge of finance and accounting fields and essential tools and techniques through real-world content, preparing them with the abilities and skills desired by potential employers.
Modules
Year 1
Sustainable Business in the Contemporary Environment
Academic and Professional Skills
Business Planning
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Year 2
Business and Corporate Law
Managing Business Performance
Financial Reporting for Business
Taxation for Business
Sustainability in Career Development
Year 3
Financial Management in Organisations
Executing Business Strategy
Financial Auditing
Undergraduate Major Project
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT
We will assess your progress through a variety of methods from course-work, group assignments, activity-based assignments and exams. You can expect to part take in on-going problem-solving activities, projects and presentations. You’ll also be able to access support material through our ARU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
All assignments are designed with your career progression in mind and give you opportunities to develop and improve transferable skills em-ployers look for.
Timetable
FULL-TIME SCHEDULE:
Standard delivery:
Studying on campus 2 days a week which is Monday - Friday (10:00-17:00)
Entry Criteria
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ARU London's standard offer is 96 UCAS tariff points from 3 A Levels, e.g., BCC.
Alternatively, ARU London asks for:
• Irish Leaving Certificate: BBCCC.
• Scottish Highers: BBCCC.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in a business-related subject.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 24 points.
All applicants are required to have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Applicants studying for other qualifications should contact ARU London to discuss their circumstances.
We also welcome applications from mature individuals who can demonstrate appropriate, relevant work experience.
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual which means we will look at your whole application including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances as well as your educational qualifications.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Career Opportunities
ASSOCIATED JOBS
• Chartered Accountant
• Stockbroker
• Actuary
• Economist
• Tax Adviser
• Forensic Accountant
• Accounting Technician
• Company Secretary
• Finance Officer
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