BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance at University of West London

Programme overview

This accounting and finance degree at the University of West London will help you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. You will learn from professional accountants who will support your academic and career goals, equipping you to compete in the financial jobs market. The course is designed to maximise exemptions from the exams set by professional accountancy bodies such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (AICPA & CIMA) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with internship | Study mode: full-time (internship option) | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our accounting and finance course you will learn essential principles while developing the practical skills you need to succeed in this industry. Our professionally qualified tutors all have industry experience. With their guidance, you will grow your understanding of current practices. Modules include: Introduction to Financial Accounting; Professional Skills; Quantitative Methods; Introduction to Management Accounting; Workplace Employability Skills; Introduction to Economics; Auditing in Context; Financial Accounting; Taxation; Business and Corporate Law.

Career pathways

Accounting firms, especially large international ones, offer a wide range of career opportunities and jobs for accounting and finance graduates. Most of our students go on to study for the ACCA examinations. Job roles include: auditing and assurance work; corporate finance; human resources; insolvency; IT consulting; management consulting; tax planning.

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Entry requirements

112-120; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A-Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: N420, NN3K.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027); Full-time with internship (4 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027); Full-time with internship (4 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with internship

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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