University of Bedfordshire

Accounting BA (Hons)

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

This accredited course provides a direct route to a professional qualification in accounting, opening the way to a range of rewarding careers. It offers a comprehensive knowledge of the main ideas and principles of accounting and finance as well as the skills to apply your knowledge. Using the latest technology, you study business practice and the business environment in which accountants operate before proceeding to corporate law; data analysis; and the advanced study of management accounting, taxation and auditing.

This course is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT); The Association of International Accountants (AIA); and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Completing relevant accredited course units makes you eligible for exemptions in ACCA, AAT, AIA and CIMA examinations. Our students benefit from our collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Key highlights

  • Accredited by ACCA, AAT, AIA and CIMA professional accounting bodies
  • Eligible for exemptions in ACCA, AAT, AIA and CIMA examinations
  • Collaboration with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Advanced study of management accounting, taxation and auditing
  • Modules in corporate law and data analysis using latest technology

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered certified accountant
  • Management accountant
  • Auditor
  • Tax adviser
  • Accounting technician
  • Financial analyst

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year

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 Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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