OVERVIEW

Accounting is more than just a computational skill and this Accounting and Finance degree will develop your ability to analyse and evaluate real-life situations and effectively communicate your views and opinions.

The course will begin by considering the practical techniques involved in accounting and finance and then continue to build on skills to critically analyse the theory behind these techniques. It will also develop the interdisciplinary nature of business and integrate accounting with broader subject areas such as economics, law and human resources. There is also the option to complete a year’s accounting and finance work placement to prepare you for your future career.

HIGHLIGHTS

The BSc Accounting and Finance degree at the University of Northampton provides a specialised pathway, a proven student support system and has progression courses available. It also offers significant exemptions from the main professional body exams.

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• Optional work placement.
• HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible student.

PLACEMENT YEAR OPPORTUNITIES

If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take an accounting and finance placement year, you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career in finance. We offer support in helping you to find a placement, which can be in the UK or overseas.

The Faculty of Business and Law have a dedicated Placements team who will support you through the process of taking a placement year. You can follow the Faculty of Business and Law Placements Team to hear more about their services.

COURSE CONTENT

Course Details 

The Accounting and Finance BSc will begin by considering the practical techniques involved in accounting and finance and then continue to develop skills to critically analyse the theory behind these techniques. It will also develop the interdisciplinary nature of business and integrate accounting with broader subject areas such as economics, law and human resources.

There is also the option to complete a year’s work placement to prepare you for your future career.

Nationwide, MacIntyre Hudson and Mazars are examples of recent visits and are also some of the sponsors who provide prizes at our annual awards ceremony. Local sponsors include Grant Thorntons, Hawsons and Elsby. Elsby are a growing company who will be developing a ‘Young Professionals Networking Platform’ in conjunction with the university in the very near future.

At the Accounting, Finance and Banking Awards, which were incorporated into our Graduation celebrations, £1,000 was given out in prize money to our students. Grant Thorntons, Hawsons Chartered Accountants, McIntyre Hudson and Mazars were amongst the companies sponsoring these awards. Further information about the Accounting, Finance and Banking Awards can be found on our News section of the website.

List of Modules

Stage 1

• Financial Accounting
• Cost and Management Accounting
• The Accountant in Business
• Financial Skills and Numeracy
• The Economic Environment
• Business and Company Law

Stage 2 

• Financial Management
• Financial Reporting
• Management Accounting
• Accounting Software and Models
• Taxation Theory and Practice
• Digital Business and Finance

Stage 3

• Advanced Accounting Theory and Practice
• Corporate Finance
• Management Accounting - Decision Making

* Scholarships available for international students.