Degree types

Our degrees

We offer over 80 undergraduate degrees, so there’s plenty for you to choose from.

Honours degree 3 years full-time (levels 4 – 6) The standard 3–year degree – after which you’ll be a Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BSc), Bachelor of Law (LLB), Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Education (BEd).

Fast-track Honours degree 2 years full-time (levels 4 – 6) Some courses offer a fast-track option where you can graduate in 2 years.

Honours degree with placement 4 years full-time (levels 4 – 6) These degrees offer a 48–week work placement, usually in the third year.

Honours degree with foundation 4 years full-time (levels 3 – 6) Our integrated foundation degrees give you extra time to adjust to university-level study before you start your undergraduate degree.

Foundation degree 2 years full-time (levels 4 – 5) For students who aren’t sure whether they have the qualifications to study a full Honours degree.

Level 6 Honours degree 1 year full-time (level 6) For students who already have qualifications such as a Foundation degree or Higher National Diploma, which they want to top up to a full Honours degree.

Integrated level 7 (Master’s) degree 4 years full-time (5 years with placement) (levels 4 – 7) A standard Honours degree with built-in Master’s options, after which you’ll be a Master of Science (MSc) or Master of Engineering (MEng). Provides a direct route to a level 7 qualification – great for careers where a Master’s is required for professional registration.

Mature students We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and we don’t necessarily require the same qualifications as school-leavers.

Part-time Most of our courses can be studied part-time. Contact us to see how we can support you at enquiries@glos.ac.uk or 03330 141414.

Typical modules With each course we’ve listed a selection of modules – see the course webpages for full details.

Subject to validation Some courses will say they are ‘subject to validation’ – this is where it’s a new course that we intend to run, but that still needs final approval at the time we first published this prospectus (February 2020).

Check the course pages on our website for the latest information or contact our admissions team at admissions@glos.ac.uk or 03330 141414.

Accounting & finance

BA (Hons) Accounting & Business Management BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

“I worked with some incredibly clever people on my placement. I needed to really challenge myself to be in the ring with them – my lecturers helped me go from good to great.”

David Sargeant, Accounting & Finance graduate, now working as Finance Business Partner at S3 PLC in New York

Accounting & Business Management

Gain the skills and knowledge needed to be at the heart of business on this industry-focused course. Measuring up to the high expectations of all global accountancy bodies, our professional accreditation means you’ll graduate with maximum exemptions from professional accountancy exams including ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and AIA.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Intro to Business Law Intro to Financial Accounting The Global Business Environment

Year 2/level 5 Management Accounting Integrated Project Management Data Analytics

Year 3/level 6 Business Strategy Corporate Financial Reporting Managing Operations Globally

Industry links As well as placements, work with businesses in our brand new Business School.

Accreditations

Accounting & finance

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration NN24 – 3 years NNF3 – 4 years (with placement) Study style Optional modules with coursework or exam assessment Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Management Accountant Management Consultant Business Planner Business Analyst Business Strategist Start date September 2021 Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

“I take very technical concepts and techniques used in high-level business and teach them in a practical and enjoyable way.” Charles Afriyie, Academic Course Leader in Accounting & Finance

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Accounting & Finance

This degree is one of very few in the country to offer maximum exemptions with leading accrediting bodies ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA and AIA, meaning you’ll be only a few exams away from being a Chartered Accountant when you graduate. On the course you’ll use professional software and emerging technologies in our live-data trading room.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Application of Quantitative Techniques Intro to Management Accounting Intro to Financial Accounting

Year 2/level 5 Management Accounting Forensic Accounting Data Analytics

Year 3/level 6 Live Projects Strategic Financial Management Social & Environmental Accounting

Industry links Help real companies solve real problems through our Growth Hub.

Accreditations

Accounting & finance

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration F6H3 – 3 years G2P2 – 4 years (with placement) Study style Optional modules with coursework or exam assessment Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Accountant Investment Banker Financial Analyst Start date September 2021 Campus Oxstalls, Gloucester

“The course played a key role in helping me to secure my job. In addition to the placement year, we were taught how to write a CV that would help us stand out, as well as technical skills to develop as professionals.”

Tom Ramsden, Accounting & Finance graduate, now working as Senior Associate for top accounting firm PwC, where he spent his placement year

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