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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full Time
FEB
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time with year in industry
03-FEB-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time with year in industry
16-SEP-24
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time
03-FEB-25
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time with year in industry
FEB
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time
FEB
3 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University College Birmingham
Full time
16-SEP-24
3 Years
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This accounting and finance course is about much more than just theory. You will be exposed to live and simulated trading in our state-of-the-art Financial Trading Suite – one of the biggest among all universities in the UK and the first to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal – giving you the chance to develop and demonstrate your practical skills alongside the knowledge you will gain. You will also have the chance to take on a paid 12-month work placement, gaining extensive real-world experience to give you the edge when you graduate.Working in collaboration with professional bodies such as ACCA and CIMA, our Finance and Accounting course is designed to ensure you become a highly skilled graduate and can apply for exemptions from a range of professional exams in order to become a part or fully certified accountant.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?-
Industry approved– Complete our course and you can apply for eight CIMA exemptions, as well as other finance and accounting qualifications-
Practical application– Get to grips with the markets through live consultancy cases and simulated investing in our Financial Trading Suite, with support from our in-house trader-
Work placement– Gain further substantial real-world experience through the option of a paid 12-month placement, during which you won’t incur any tuition fees-
Specialise your studies– Choose a topic within the industry that interests you to study in depth for your final research project
FACILITIESStudents on our accounting and finance courses at University College Birmingham enjoy a wealth of practical learning opportunities in our cutting-edge Financial Trading Suite. The facility features 21 workstations, two large wall screens and a scrolling ticker providing real-time global market information. Our suite is also the first university trading suite in the country to be powered by Infront Professional Terminal, offering unique benefits in using and sharing data.If you want to set up your own business, our Enterprise Hive provides a wide range of start-up support, including incubation space, tailored mentoring from industry experts and networking opportunities.
ACCREDITATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPSOur Financial Trading Suite is powered by Infront Professional Terminal.Our course enables you to apply for a range of exemptions from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) upon completion.
PLACEMENTSOur course offers you the option of a paid 12-month work placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSIONExamples of careers you could pursue following this course:- Retail banker- Financial reporting analyst- Assistant controller (financial)- Financial coordinator- Accounts receivable analyst- Budget analystYou could also progress onto one of our postgraduate courses at University College Birmingham.-
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC - BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
96 - 112 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15 Grades / Points required
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
HNC (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM - MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.
You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points
Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points will be required. If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.
You will need a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points.A minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
GCSE / IGCSE maths grades A*-C or grade 9-4 or equivalent.
A relevant HNC or a foundation degree with 120 credits.
A relevant HND or a foundation degree with 240 credits.
This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
A T-level graded Pass with a core component of grade C.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£13,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£13,500 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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