Undergraduate study
Accountancy and Finance 2021/22
Why us? Check this out! Placements
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Teaching
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We encourage all our students to undertake a placement year in industry with support from our dedicated Employability and Placement team. Placements have been at companies such as NHS Leeds and York Partnership Foundation Trust and Rolls Royce.
The University is joint first in England for the proportion of staff with teaching qualifications.*
97.3% of our undergraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating. This places us in the top 20 UK Higher Education providers.**
All our courses offer professional exemptions for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).***
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*** Excluding International Accountancy (Top-up) and Business Accounting (Top-up).
What’s inside Our courses
04 Accountancy BA(Hons) 05 Accountancy and Finance BA(Hons) 06 Accountancy with Financial Services BA(Hons) 07 Business Accounting (Top-up) BA(Hons) 08 International Accountancy (Top-up) BA(Hons) 11 Apply to us
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Accountancy BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
Whatever the economic climate, businesses across the UK always need accountants. Whether you’re hoping to work in the private, public or voluntary sector, this course could help you gain a thorough grounding in accountancy to take you to the next step in your career.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
If you’re going to be an accountant it’s vital you understand how organisations are financed and managed. That’s what’s at the core of our degree. We’ll look at how companies are run, and then give you the opportunity to choose particular topics to study in more detail. While at Huddersfield, you could experience working alongside some of the UK’s leading accounting firms and professional accountancy bodies. Our Partners in Accountancy scheme could also support you while you are here. It gives you the chance to create contacts with leading international, national and local accounting firms. You could gain the experience and the knowledge to optimise your employment prospects once you graduate.
Example modules • Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Accountants in Organisations
• Advanced Corporate Reporting
Your future Previous graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Accounting Coordinator, Accounts Payable Assistant, Assistant Fund Accountant, Commercial Analyst, Accounting Trainee, Reconciliation Assistant, Audit and Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant and Accounts Assistant in organisations including HSBC Commercial Banking, Daawie and Mitha Chartered Accountants and Capita Asset Services.* *
“My most memorable events are seeing the students inspired and enjoying learning about accountancy. It’s fantastic to see students graduating with us and going onto successful careers.” Dr Kay Smith Senior Lecturer, Accountancy and Finance
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Accreditation Exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Accountancy and Finance BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
From professional accountancy to finance, banking to insurance, this course could be a stepping-stone to a career in an exciting profession. We’ll give you the chance to get a good overview of all areas of accountancy and finance to help improve your employability in your chosen field.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
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 finance, before offering you the chance to specialise in particular areas. You’ll get a real feel for what’s behind any successful organisation – how it’s financed and managed. You’ll also be taught by a range of people who have strong academic backgrounds and experience in the professional world. You’ll have access to experts from some of the leading accounting firms in the UK and professional accountancy bodies.
Example modules • F inancial Accounting
• Financial Management
•M anagement and Cost Accounting for Accountants
• Advanced Management Accounting
Accreditation Exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Association of International Accountants (AIA).
Your future Previous graduates from this course have gone in to roles such as Operations Analyst, Finance Manager, Assistant Fund Accountant, Assistant Accountant as well as entering into professional accountancy training contracts with companies such as PwC, Lloyds Banking Group, GE Capital, KPMG, Russell Smith Chartered Accountants and Bradford NHS Trust, to name but a few.* *
“My one year placement was pivotal to securing my graduate training contract with EY as an Associate before qualifying as a chartered Accountant. The skills you develop on your placement strengthens your professional experience and I was fortunate enough to be able to choose from a number of graduate roles. I would highly recommend a placement, the long term benefits are immense.” Salman Sheikh, Graduated Accountancy and Finance BA(Hons), 2014, now Corporate Management Accountant at Cromwell Property Group
For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
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Accountancy with Financial Services BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
From professional accountancy to finance, banking to insurance, this course could be a stepping-stone to a career in an exciting profession. We’ll give you the chance to get a good overview of all areas of accountancy and finance to help improve your employability in your chosen field.
Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr Entry requirements: BBB/DDM/120
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 finance, before offering you the chance to specialise in particular areas. You’ll get a real feel for what’s behind any successful organisation – how it’s financed and managed. You’ll be able to connect with other leading international, national and local accounting firms thanks to our innovative Partners in Accountancy scheme. It’s all designed to help you to develop your professional knowledge and your employability.
Example modules • Financial Accounting
• Personal Financial Planning
• Developments in Banking and Finance
• Monetary and Financial Framework
Your future Previous graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Accounts Assistant, Graduate schemes, Commercial Analyst, Accounting Trainee, Audit and Accounts Assistant, Junior Management Accountant, Financial Analyst Management Accountant and in organisations including Pentagon Vauxhall, HSBC Commercial Banking, Teale Services AT Ltd, Mitha Chartered Accountants, Redcats and BJA Refrigeration.* *
“Nothing can prepare you for the real world of business, if there is one recommendation I would make about being at university, it is to do a placement year, the experience you obtain from working is invaluable. I would not have been offered a role at PwC without my placement as this gave me the advantage in terms of experience and working in a business environment.” Jordan Parfitt, Graduated Accountancy and Financial Services BA(Hons) 2016, now Indirect Tax Senior Associate at PwC
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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk
Accreditation Exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
Business Accounting (Top-up) BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
If you’ve already studied accountancy and you’d like to build on your knowledge to degree level, this could be the course for you. We’ll focus on both theory and practice to help you gain an in-depth understanding of the financial issues that today’s businesses face.
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: Foundation degree or professional equivalent/120 ECTS credits in the accountancy/finance area
If you’re going to be an accountant it’s vital you understand how organisations are financed and managed. That’s what’s at the core of our degree. We’ll help you enhance your strengths in accounting and international business and investment portfolio management to build up your specialised skills.
Example modules • Monetary and Financial Framework
• International Business
• Investment and Portfolio Management
• Management Science Applications
Your future Previous graduates from this subject area have gone on to roles such as Accounts Assistant, Graduate schemes and Management Accountant in organisations including Pentagon Vauxhall, HSBC Commercial Banking, Teale Services AT Ltd and BJA Refrigeration.* *
Bloomberg Trading room
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International Accountancy (Top-up) BA(Hons)
Your course
Course info
A qualification in Accountancy could help you find employment not just with businesses in the UK but with global businesses too. This one-year top up course puts traditional accountancy into a global context. It could be ideal if you’ve already studied accounting and want to explore contemporary issues in an international setting.
Course length: 1yr full-time Entry requirements: Foundation degree or professional equivalent/120 ECTS credits in the accountancy/finance area Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA).
If you’re going to be an accountant in the UK or abroad it’s vital you understand how organisations are financed and managed. That’s what’s at the core of our degree. We’ll give you invaluable insights into how international companies are run, and then give you the chance to specialise in particular areas. You’ll look at management accounting and international business. At the start of the year you’ll be able to choose the optional modules that interest you to build your own career path. Options include audit framework, strategy in context, investment management and tax framework.
Example modules • Advanced Management Accounting • International Business
• Strategy in Context • Corporate Finance
Your future Previous graduates from the Department of Accountancy and Finance have gone on to roles such as Accounts Assistant, Graduate schemes and Management Accountant in organisations including Pentagon Vauxhall, HSBC Commercial Banking, Teale Services AT Ltd and BJA Refrigeration.* *
Bloomberg Trading room
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“The Bloomberg Trading Room will give students access to Bloomberg market data, analytics and information and give them a feel for real investment decisions made in industry and learn how to deal responsibly with financial and economic market data. Comprising of 35 Bloomberg terminals, the Trading Room will provide simulation of what it is like to work in the financial industry and provide experience of a real life financial markets environment which enhances the student experience and employability.�
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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply. Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.
For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.
Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.
Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Major changes
Termination of course
We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.
In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University. If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.
Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules
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We hope you’ve found all the information you need to inspire you to become a student here at Huddersfield. Now all you need to do is apply.
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When to apply
If this is your first (undergraduate) degree and you want to study a full-time course, then you’ll apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) at ucas.com
If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.
If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.
Our institution code is HUDDS H60.
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The University of Huddersfield’s TEF Gold rating was awarded in June 2017. The next TEF rating is due to be published in June 2021 (subject to government policy).
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