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Accountancy BA(Hons)

School
Huddersfield University Business School (HUBS)

Available at
Huddersfield

UCAS Code
N410 BA/Acc

Course Length
3 years full-time
4 years sandwich

You can also study on a part-time modular basis by daytime attendance.

Number of Places
20

Contact
Departmental Secretary
Telephone: 01484 472840
Fax: 01484 473062
E-mail: accountancy@hud.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Please see the general entry requirements page.

220-280 points which must include -

  • One 12-unit award or two 6-unit awards.
  • GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above.

Introduction

This course is designed to meet the needs of those who wish to apply knowledge and understanding of accounting to a career in business, management or finance, without necessarily wishing to pursue a professional qualification.

Accountancy students can develop their knowledge and skills in accountancy and related subjects.

The course enables you to tailor your final award to reflect your own aspirations and strengths when competing in the work environment.

A number of graduates have chosen to pursue further study through the Department's postgraduate courses, MSc Accounting (International) and MSc Accounting (Financial Services).

Course Structure

Year 1

This is a common first year across all Accountancy courses in the Department of Accountancy and comprises:

  • Financial Accounting
  • Management and Cost Accounting
  • Quantitative Analysis
  • Legal Environment
  • Accountants in Organisations

At this point you may choose to take specialist courses in Small Businesses, Law, Information Systems or transfer to the professionally accredited BA(Hons) Accountancy and Finance. Alternatively, you may choose to study under the Erasmus scheme at an English speaking International Business School in the Netherlands (there are no tuition fees to pay and grants are available).

Year 2

  • Managerial Accounting and Finance
  • Accounting Information Systems

Year 3 Full-time/Year 4 Sandwich

  • Evaluating Corporate Reports
  • Issues in Accounting and Finance

Option modules:

  • Business Management
  • Financial Services Products
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Management Science Applications
  • Investment and Portfolio Management
  • Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Action
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Tax Planning

And many more

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching and learning methods can include one-hour lectures, workshops, tutorials and seminars and may use case studies, computer-based learning or other approaches. You will have opportunities to develop personal and team working skills. Undertaking a business placement year (see below) is a vital part of that development and will significantly improve your employment prospects.

Career Opportunities

The course offers you a wide variety of career opportunities in accountancy, business and management as you will understand how organisations operate and how they are financed, whether you wish to pursue a career in the private, public or voluntary sectors.

Placement

You can choose to take a paid business placement at the end of two years of study. You can apply to a wide range of business organisations through our Business Placement Unit. These placements provide an opportunity to see accountancy and finance in action. They help you develop the knowledge and skills obtained on the course and see the pervasive influence of accountants in organisations. This is also an excellent opportunity to find out what employers are looking for.

Our Codes...

University Institution code: H60

Campus codes:

Leave blank for Huddersfield
Barnsley: X
Oldham: Z

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