Accounting and Finance
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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What you will study: You’ll explore the core elements of accounting and finance in detail, through modules on financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance and financial risk. This blend of specific accounting and finance modules, with a wider understanding of business, gives you both a strong theoretical foundation in the subject and an appreciation of how accounting and finance theory is applied in business practice. After laying the foundations in your ...Read more

What you will study: You’ll explore the core elements of accounting and finance in detail, through modules on financial accounting, management accounting, auditing, taxation, corporate finance and financial risk. This blend of specific accounting and finance modules, with a wider understanding of business, gives you both a strong theoretical foundation in the subject and an appreciation of how accounting and finance theory is applied in business practice. After laying the foundations in your first year, in your second year you will start to specialise, and in your final year, you will be able to tailor your degree to match your interests and career ambitions. Professional recognitionBSc (Hons) - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) for the purpose of exemptions from some professional examinations. BSc (Hons) - Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). BSc (Hons) - Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. BSc (Hons) - Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. BSc (Hons) - Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. BSc (Hons) - Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS) Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants Scotland (ICAS) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations. Foundation yearIf you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this Accounting and Finance degree with a Business and Economics Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree. To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section. FacilitiesYou will have on-demand access to Bloomberg terminals, a leading financial platform widely used in the industry. Through the terminals, students can explore real-time financial data and insights. Bloomberg is actively incorporated into a mix of our modules and you'll also benefit from free access to Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC), a set of online courses that introduce key economic and financial market concepts. Free access to other specialised and valuable databases include:CSMARCapital IQDatastreamOrbisWRDS.

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36/279
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19th
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12 Aug 25

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade B (5) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application. Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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£22,800 per year

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University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

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Stag Hill, Guildford Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

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