International Accounting (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

• Overview

  The accountant has become a key player in the provision of management information, to enable successful decision-making, planning and control. To achieve this, you will consider the practical techniques involved in accounting and finance, and then continue to develop your skills to critically analyse the theory behind these techniques.

  The business world is a fast-paced, ever changing environment that global, as well as local, organisations consistently try to analyse in order to stay ahead of their competitors. Financial components are vital for businesses all over the world as they allow them to come up with strategies based on the financial data, both internally and externally within their sectors.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Top-up your qualification to a full BSc Hons.
  • Supportive staff with specialist and expert knowledge.

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• Course Details

  Our International Accounting top-up focuses on the global business environment and provides you with the skills you need to work in an international organisation. We will develop your ability to analyse and evaluate real organisations and effectively communicate your views and opinions. Our International Accounting top-up is an excellent foundation for entry onto a Master’s programme.

  This programme has been designed for holders of an HND or equivalent (Edexcel, ABE, NCC), a Foundation Degree in a related field, or a professional qualification up to level 5 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA, or CIMA to upgrade to the full degree.

  International Accounting

  This module provides an appreciation of the key issues in international financial reporting and financial analysis, understanding the financial reporting challenges of multinational companies, comparing and contrasting accounting regulatory frameworks, the preparation and interpretation of consolidated financial statements, exploring and evaluating how different jurisdictions recognise, measure and disclose various items such as goodwill, and performing and deciphering financial analysis.

  International Tax Systems

  You will develop your understanding of the complexity of global tax systems and how multinationals plan and manage tax. The challenges of double taxation and the bi/multil-lateral agreements in place to reduce that are addressed in this module. Contemporary themes in international tax will include tax avoidance (passive and aggressive), tax evasion and the role of tax havens.

  Corporate Governance

  You will examine the practice and key issues of governance within organisations in the national and multinational context.  The module combines theories, codes and regulations, corporate social responsibility and ethics in addressing how modern corporations could adopt effective governance to manage their role and place in society.

  Financial strategy

  This module will introduce you to a strategic approach to critically analysing and evaluating financial information with a view to enhancing your knowledge and understanding of financial strategy.

  The module explores the interrelationship between dividend, financing and investment decisions of an organisations. It introduces relevant theory and models, with appropriate references to real life organisations.

  International Money and Finance

  This module addresses and appraises the increasingly important aspect of financial management in a dynamic international business. It critically analyses the  attractions and limitations of doing business in a global market, identifying the inherent additional risks that global market exposure produces.

  Accounting Project

  You will carry out a piece of independent research and demonstrate an ability to present, analyse and evaluate financial and non-financial information in a critical manner. This project gives you the opportunity to research an industry and three companies within it. The skills that you develop when completing your project will help you if you choose to progress to a postgraduate programme.

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  Optional Study Trips

  In previous years, International Accounting students have participated in optional study trips to Bank of England, Cadbury/ Mondelez and Manchester United for essential first-hand experience of how global businesses function on a daily basis. We aim to provide at least one regional or national study trip annually. In some cases you will be required to contribute to the cost of entry; this would normally not exceed £25.

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    Discover your Course

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    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Student Story

    Siying Su

    The course has offered Siying vital experience for when she graduates and looks for a profession within the accounting industry due to the teaching methods and practical nature of the International Accounting top-up.

    “This is an international university with cultural diversity and offers an effective academic environment where you can communicate with teachers and classmates from different countries.”

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    There are excellent career opportunities available for graduates holding an International accounting degree, especially those that will be part-professionally qualified.

    This programme will prepare you for work in any of the key accounting fields. A career in accounting offers you the flexibility to work in industry, commerce, the public sector or even private practice.

    
• Requirements

  If you hold a Higher National Diploma or equivalent (Edexcel, ABE, NCC) or Foundation Degree in a related field then you will be considered for entry onto this course. Alternatively, if you hold professional qualifications up to level 5 such as AIA, IFA, ACCA, or CIMA then you will also be considered for this course.

  If you have relevant work place experience then you can ask for that to be taken into account in your application. For more information please see the Policy for the Accreditation of Prior Learning.

  International students with Higher Diplomas or degrees from their own country will be considered.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

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• Course Content
  • Stage 3

  You will cover two core areas in international finance and accounting. These modules in particular will help you to develop your skills in critical analysis and synthesis. You will then have a choice of three or more modules to reflect your career aspirations covering themes such as international finance, the changing face of the monetary environment and raising your financial awareness, so that you may advise on investments for others.

  • Accounting Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC4003

    Core Module Y
  • International Money and Finance (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC3007

    Core Module Y
  • Financial Strategy (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC3011

    Core Module Y
  • Corporate Governance (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC3017

    Core Module Y
  • International Tax Systems (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC3024

    Core Module Y
  • International Financial Reporting and Analysis (20 Credits)
    Module code: ACC3025

    Core Module Y

  Module information is quoted for 19/20 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • proven student support system
  • specialised pathway
  • modules tailored towards students coming from a wide range of previous qualifications
  • significant exemptions from AIA exams

   

• Further Studies
  • Postgraduate Opportunities

    Further your Study

    Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Our postgraduate qualifications will give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Accounting and Finance MSc

    International Banking and Finance MSc

    Master of Business Administration MBA

    
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  • Business and Enterprise

    We are committed to supporting and encouraging business growth and we are involved in a variety of initiatives which seek to benefit the wider community as well as students and staff of the University.

    Discover what businesses we work with and what opportunities may be available to you on our Business and Enterprise pages.

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,250
  Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
  Distance Learning : £5,000

  Additional costs

  There are annual study trips to Bank of England, Cadbury/ Mondelez and Manchester United are optional and in some cases you will be required to contribute to the cost of entry; this would normally not exceed £25.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time: £9,000
  Part Time: £1,350 per 20 credit module
  Distance Learning: £4,900

  Please note that tuition fees for EU students will remain the same as UK fees for 2018/19. For more information, please visit the Gov UK website.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,750
  Distance Learning: £5,000

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional costs

  There are annual study trips to Bank of England, Cadbury/ Mondelez and Manchester United are optional and in some cases you will be required to contribute to the cost of entry; this would normally not exceed £25.

  18/19 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 18/19 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,200
  Distance Learning: £4,900

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  John Lowe Scholarship

  The John Lowe Scholarship provides a £2,000 award to a first year undergraduate studying one of the following courses: BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance BSc…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

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