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Buckinghamshire New University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | find out | find out |
If you enjoy analysing data, crunching numbers and dealing with figures, our BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting programme is the perfect way to prepare you for a career accounting and finance.
We work hard to ensure you graduate workplace ready. Having a degree that is recognised by professional bodies - ACCA, IFA, CIMA and ICAEW - means you will have the advantage of being able to start your career exempt from a number of professional exams. Our students are guaranteed maximum 9 exemptions from all our professional partners on successful completion of our BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting Degree.
This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms. After your first year, if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change between BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting and BA (Hons) Finance and Business.
Why study this subject?
If you enjoy being at the beating heart of a company managing the figures and controlling the numbers, then a finance and accounting degree is the perfect career path for you. Every organisation needs and accountant and accurate financial information in order to survive and to make decisions about future growth.
Our BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting degree offers the opportunity to study a mix of subjects, including: financial accounting, management accounting, financial management, auditing, taxation, and strategic management.
Each topic has been deliberately designed to blend together, to give you an understanding of finance and accounting and the topical issues affecting the industry. You’ll be provided with a thorough grounding in accounting and finance, preparing you for employment or postgraduate study.
Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?
BNU is a vibrant and diverse University that has student experience at its heart. Our high lecturer to student ratio helps you to receive personal support throughout your degree. This allows you to stretch and excel your abilities. You can graduate with a versatile and in-demand degree.
At BNU we want you to become workplace ready. Our BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting course is recognised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and offers graduates the opportunity to gain a prestigious finance and accounting degree and be considered a part-qualified accountant.
This is achieved by giving you the opportunity to gain maximum exemptions from all nine ACCA papers at the Fundamentals level (F1-F9). In addition, you can also obtain exemptions from up to 7 modules from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). You can also obtain membership at various levels with the IFA.
This will help you enter the job market with a competitive degree, relevant experience, and a confidence that you can make your mark in the corporate world.
What are my career prospects?
There has always been a big demand for qualified specialists in accounting and finance. You can expect to graduate with a variety of rewarding career options ahead of you. With the diverse nature of accounting and finance you can seek out jobs in any sector, from business, banking, non-profit to international corporations.
Not only will you be graduating with a coveted qualification, the additional benefit of having studied a degree accredited by professional bodies such as, the ACCA, IFA, CIMA and ICAEW, means that you start one step closer to becoming a fully qualified accountant.
What are the tuition fees?
Home
Home, Academic Year 2023 - 2024
£9,250 per year
International
Overseas/International, Academic Year 2023 - 2024
£15,000 per year
What are the course entry requirements?
A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year)
A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.
For further details of our international English entry requirements, please visit our international pages.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year; find out more.
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