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BSc (Hons) Finance and Accounting

ARU LondonPoplar, East London
Undergraduate3 years full-time (4 years with foundation year)Full-time, 2 days/week standard timetableWork experience accepted

Course Overview

This degree offers valuable knowledge and skills for various careers within the business world, whether your goal is to become a qualified accountant or explore other business roles.

Successful completion provides exemptions covering a total of 9 foundation papers for students considering a professional accounting certification such as the ACCA.

Earn the maximum exemptions (9) from the global body for professional accountants (ACCA)

Learn theoretical and practical aspects of finance and accountancy in a business context

Gain transferable skills from professionally qualified accountants with varied real-world experience

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Entry requirement, in one line

96 UCAS Tariff Points, or relevant work experience considered as part of a holistic application. Next intake: September, January, May.

Entry Requirements

Qualified on paper, or qualified by experience.

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96 UCAS Tariff Points
Alternative qualifications considered: BTEC Level 3 Diplomas, Access to HE, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, International Baccalaureate
Minimum 3 GCSEs (Maths and English) at grade C/4 or above
Relevant work experience and personal circumstances are considered as part of a holistic application, alongside academic qualifications

Who Fits This Course

  • Meets or is close to 96 UCAS Tariff Points via A-Levels or an equivalent qualification
  • Holds GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4+ (or accepted equivalent)
  • Wants a direct route towards ACCA-chartered accountancy or a broader finance career
  • Mature applicants or career changers with relevant work experience, even where formal qualifications fall slightly short of standard UCAS Tariff Points

Who Does Not Fit

  • Falls well short of 96 UCAS Tariff Points with no accepted alternative qualification
  • Cannot evidence GCSE-equivalent Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Is looking for fully online or distance learning, this course is campus taught
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What You'll Study

Course Modules, year by year.

What you'll actually study, module by module.

Research Skills
Data Skills
Communication Skills
Professional Development Skills

Career Opportunities

Where this degree can take you.

Graduates go on to roles across public, private and healthcare sectors, some routes need further training or study.

Chartered AccountantStockbrokerActuaryEconomistTax AdviserForensic Accountant

Upcoming Intakes

3 routes in, each year.

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September

Standard intake, applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

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January

Mid-cycle intake, ideal if you're deciding later in the cycle.

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May

Final intake of the cycle, a good route if you need more lead time.

Apply for May

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