Birmingham City University is a dynamic and forward-thinking institution located in Birmingham, England. With a rich history dating back to 1843, the university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including arts, business, computing, education, engineering, health, and social sciences. Known for its industry connections and practical approach to education, Birmingham City University provides students with real-world experiences, internships, and placements to enhance their employability. The university's commitment to innovation and research contributes to its reputation as a hub for creativity, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence. With a diverse and inclusive community, Birmingham City University is dedicated to empowering students to reach their full potential and make a positive impact in their chosen fields.

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The BSc (Honours) Accounting and Finance degree at Birmingham City Business School provides a valuable insight into the worlds of accountancy practice, commerce, industry and finance. We create graduates who possess a global outlook, with the conceptual and applied knowledge in the fields of accounting and finance that will enable them to make a positive impact on society. Delivery of the course is flexible and includes a blend of lectures, workshops, field trips and online learning. The modules, which feed into the course are broad and cover key current topics, such as Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and help you to appreciate accounting and finance from a range of perspectives. Ultimately, decision making in this field, calls for one to exercise judgement and intuition and this course helps you to strengthen that judgement. This course has been designed to be accredited by the major professional accounting bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), offering significant exemptions from their professional qualifications. Show less

First Year
Governance, Ethics and Law
20 credits
Professional Development in Accounting
20 credits
Introduction to Economics and Finance
20 credits
Introduction to Financial Accounting
20 credits
Introduction to Management Accounting
20 credits
Data Intelligence
20 credits

Second Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete the following CORE module (totalling 20 credits):
International Accounting and Finance Issues
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete 60 credits in semester one from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules: 40 credits from the following optional modules:
Financial Reporting
20 credits
Management Accounting
20 credits
Or:
Integrated Business Accounting
40 credits
AND

20 credits from the following list of optional modules:
Corporate Finance
20 credits
Entrepreneurial Finance
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must also successfully complete 40 credits in semester two from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules:
Principles of Taxation
20 credits
Business Technology and the Finance Function
20 credits
Business Operations
20 credits
Personal Wealth Planning and Management
20 credits
Principles of Islamic Finance
20 credits
Study Abroad*
20 credits

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Final Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 40 credits):
Empowering Future Leaders
20 credits
Accounting for the Planet
20 credits

In order to complete this course you must successfully complete at least 80 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules.
Tax Planning
20 credits
Banking, Financial Markets and Institutions
20 credits
Audit and Assurance
20 credits
Advanced Financial Reporting
20 credits
Project Management
20 credits
Strategic Management Accounting
20 credits
Corporate Financial Strategy
20 credits
Islamic Banking and Capital Markets
20 credits
Principles of Not-For-Profit Accounting and Governance
20 credits
Fintech
20 credits
Business Research Methodology and Practice
20 credits
Business Research Project
40 credits

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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