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- Accounting and Management with Study Abroad BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Durham City
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
30-SEP-24
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Course detailsFrom preparing and presenting financial information to interpreting data and business planning, this degree opens the door to opportunities both within the accountancy profession and in business management with leading organisations in both business and the financial sector and beyond.Please note: The information on these pages is indicative of the current course structure and title and is subject to change. For 2024 entry we are reviewing all of our accounting programmes and, amongst other things, as a result of the review the title of this degree may change from BA to BSc (this will not affect the purpose or the aims of the degree, it will more accurately reflect a modern interpretation of an accounting-based degree).Course structureYear 1Core modules:Financial Accounting covers the basic concepts and techniques involved in financial accounting reports, including the preparation of basic financial statements.Fundamentals of Management Accounting. In this module you will learn about the role of the management accountant. The module introduces the basic concepts of management accounting and will give you an understanding of the objectives of management accounting within an organisation.Managing behaviour and organisations provides a fundamental foundation to understand how to manage people and organisations within contemporary society. To introduce students to the concepts that underlie explanations of individual and group behaviour. Students will be encouraged to apply these concepts to a range of issues including their own experience through learning from lectures, workshops and investigative projects.Examples of optional modules:Principles of TaxationBusiness LawEthics in AccountingIntroduction to Financial EconomicsChanging World of Business.Year 2Financial Reporting builds on the skills introduced in Year 1. You will learn about preparation of financial statements for a single company and a company group, including the application of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards.Management Accounting further develops your knowledge of management accounting practice and helps you apply your knowledge to business scenarios and decision making. You will learn to present calculations, critically evaluate the benefits and limitations of management accounting techniques and provide reasoned recommendations.Assurance explores the audit process from planning and risk assessment, gathering evidence, drawing conclusions, through to reporting. Learning is set within the context of professional ethics.Examples of optional modules:Information SystemsOperations ManagementEntrepreneurshipTaxationInnovation ManagementConsumer BehaviourFinancial Management Techniques for AccountantsBusiness Strategy for Accountants.Year 3Research Methods develops your knowledge of the techniques and skills needed to undertake an independent research project like the dissertation. You will learn to distinguish between research philosophies, identify appropriate research methods, and complete a review of relevant literature.The Dissertation, on an accounting topic of your choice, develops your ability to plan and manage your own learning. It provides you with an opportunity to research the topic and present your findings and conclusions. The 10,000-word dissertation is worth one third of your final year credits. This piece of work is highly-prized by graduates and is often used in job or Masters degree applications to exemplify the critical, research-led training that our graduates have undertaken.Examples of optional modules:Corporate GovernanceCorporate EntrepreneurshipService Operation ManagementLeadershipCorporate Responsibility and SustainabilityBig Data AnalyticsNew Venture CreationAudit and AssuranceCorporate ReportingTax Planning fo
Application deadline
31 January
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£ 9,250per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
- Scottish Higher
- Scottish Advanced Higher
- Access to HE Diploma
- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- T Level
A level : AAB
A strong proficiency in Mathematics is required. If not taken as an A level, a grade 6 (or grade B) in Mathematics at GCSE is required. We welcome the Core Mathematics Qualification and accept a grade 5 minimum (or grade B) in lieu of our GCSE mathematics requirement.
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