University of Huddersfield

Business Accounting (Top-up) BA(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

Are you ready to take your understanding of accountancy to the next level? If you’ve already studied accountancy and are looking to progress to degree level, this course offers the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills. Combining theory with practical insights, the course is designed to deepen your knowledge of the financial challenges faced by modern businesses.

Every organisation has unique needs when it comes to accounting and finance. Whether it’s managing cash flow or conducting financial audits, accountants play a vital role in ensuring success. This course provides a comprehensive foundation across all areas of accounting and finance, helping you to understand what drives successful businesses – from financing strategies to effective management.

Every business asks different things of its accountants and finance experts. You could end up being responsible for cash flow, or carrying out financial audits, for example. So we’ll start by giving you a thorough grounding in all areas of accounting and finance.

You’ll get a real feel for what’s behind any successful organisation – how it’s financed and managed. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with Business Accounting BA(Hons) are Account Assistant, Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountants and Accounts Payable Assistants.* Learning is brought to life through a mix of practical applications, lectures, interactive workshops, seminars, and group projects. Plus, our Partners in Accountancy scheme connects you with leading firms, giving you valuable industry insights and networking opportunities to enhance your career prospects.

Key highlights

  • Progression route to honours degree for students with prior accountancy study
  • Thorough grounding across all areas of accounting and finance
  • Covers cash flow management, financial audits and business financing
  • Taught through lectures, interactive workshops, seminars and group projects
  • Partners in Accountancy scheme connects students with leading firms
  • Industry insights and networking opportunities to boost career prospects

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • Accounts Assistant
  • Finance Assistant
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Assistant Management Accountant
  • Accounts Payable Assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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