BA (Hons)
Accountancy and Financial Management
Gain professional accountancy accreditation and focus on the management perspective of finance
Course Overview
Why take this course?
Accounting and finance are vital functions in any economy. This course is aimed at international and EU students who already have a Diploma in accounting or who are qualified to enter the programme at second or final-year level.
If you’re looking to take the next step towards a professional qualification in order to become an accountant, or wish to forge a career within the financial services sector, then this is the course for you.
What will I experience?
On this course you can:
- Accelerate straight to the second year and build on your previous studies
- Use the University’s Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements and trade
- Take a course to help you with your English language skills
What opportunities might it lead to?
The global demand for qualified accountants has never been higher. You will be particularly well placed to enter a wide range of interesting and rewarding careers within the profession. We also maintain close links with the key professional accounting bodies to maximise your employability, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). What’s more, this course will exempt you from some of the professional examinations required by the major accounting bodies (e.g. ACCA, CIMA).
You’ll also have the option to go on to do taught or research-based courses at a higher level.
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- audit and assurance
- commercial banking
- taxation
- management accounting
- financial analysis
- financial planning
- treasury
- corporate finance
- insurance
- investment banking
- real estate
I like my course because I enjoy the excellent teaching. I also find the applied exams and the module lecture hand-outs very helpful.
Abdullah Alnafeisi, finance student 2013
Key Facts
- UCAS Course Code:
- NN34
- Duration
- 2 years full time
- Entry
Only those who have previously studied at higher education level should apply. 120 first-year HE credits.
Other qualifications- Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man full-time students: £8,750 p/a*
International full-time students: £10,500 p/a*
*Please note that all fees are subject to annual increase.- Contact
- bus.admissions@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 8200 - Department
- Portsmouth Business School
Subject:
Accounting, Economics and Finance
Find out what our students say about studying at Portsmouth, including:
- How they apply theory to real-world issues by looking at current affairs
- The ability to gain relevant work experience in the local community as well as through a placement year
- The friendly and challenging environment that will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge employers need
Visit us at our open day
Wed 10 Jul
Structure & Teaching
Year one
This year builds on your previous studies. Alongside the core elements of your degree, you will now have the chance to tailor your studies to your individual interests and your preferred career path.
Core units in this year include:
- Financial Reporting
- Operational Management Accounting
- Business Finance
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Corporate Governance, Ethics and Controls
Options to choose from in this year include:
- Accounting Packages and Information Systems
- Personal Finance
- Information Systems
- Financial Crime and Fraud Investigation
- Taxation for Accounting Programmes
- Management Science
- Language
Year two
This year represents the culmination of your studies. You’ll also be able to further mould your studies so that you study the topics that interest you most.
Core units in this year include:
- Accounting for Strategic Management and Control
- Advanced Financial Accounting
- International Financial Management or auditing
- Advanced Business Finance
Options to choose from in this year include:
- Dissertation (Accounting)
- Work-Based Financial Project
- International Accounting
- Independent Study for Accountants
- Enterprise World Futures
- Auditing
- International Financial Management
Teaching and Assessment
We go to great lengths to ensure you will have an excellent learning experience with a high level of support. Teaching is usually undertaken in lectures supported by smaller group seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical sessions. Extensive use is also made of information technology and other teaching innovations.
In addition, if English is not your first language, there are free courses available to help familiarise you with the use of English for academic purposes.
How are you assessed?
On this course you will encounter a balance of formal examinations and varied methods of coursework assessment including:
- analysis of topical case studies
- written reports
- essays
- presentations
- self-led project or dissertation
Tutor's view
Margaret Yarr
Accounting
Our degree will enable you to use your financial expertise to forge a career within business and will equip you with the skills that would be needed by a finance manager responsible for the finance function of a business.
Visit us open day
Facilities & Features
Bloomberg Suite
You too can virtually access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders via one of our Bloomberg terminals
International Office
The International Office provides extensive support during your studies
Computing
Great working spaces with high-spec PCs, Macs and printing facilities
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment
Bloomberg Suite
You can use this essential business research tool and gain real-life financial experience. Created by the Mayor of New York, Mike Bloomberg, the system is used by over a quarter of million finance professionals globally. You too can virtually access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders via one of our Bloomberg terminals.
International Office
We are a very cosmopolitan community with more than 4,000 international and EU students from over 100 different countries. The role of the International Office is to provide you with extensive support to make your time here as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, enabling you to focus on your studies.
Computing
We have invested heavily in open access computer suites across campus. Great working spaces with high-spec PCs (multimedia and CAD), Macs and printing facilities. There is also more specialised software and equipment available such as large format printing, audio-visual equipment and language laboratories. Should you need any assistance, there are specialist technicians on hand to support you in using the facilities.
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
The strong reputation of accounting in the UK has always made it an attractive place to study this subject. The current trend towards internationalisation of accounting and auditing standards can only enhance the employability of UK-trained accounting and finance graduates throughout the world.
On completing the course, our graduates often choose to join an accounting firm or larger company to complete their accounting training, while others use their expertise within financial services or branch out into more general management roles. If you wish to widen your focus to industry and commerce in areas such as banking, insurance and investment, fund management, consultancy and law, this highly numerate and practical degree will put you ahead of the game.
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- management accountant
- financial analyst
- internal auditor
- stockbroker
- account manager
Work experience
If you wish to get some work experience under your belt during your time at the University, get in touch with the Faculty’s Placements Office. Our Placements Office is the one-stop shop for all things work experience related. Advertising a great variety of work placement opportunities and providing you with a huge portfolio of employers, the experienced team is always on hand to offer advice and support through the recruitment process and beyond.
Career planning
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Finding a job is a competitive business, but the statistics show that 89 per cent of our 2011graduates went into employment, further study or training within six months of finishing their degrees.
To make sure you take the right steps on your career path, we’re here to give you help, support and advice throughout your study. Even after you’ve graduated, we continue to give you support for up to five years.
Employers tell us that they want graduates to be able to demonstrate certain skills when they come out of university. Our courses take account of this. We make sure we prepare you for employment through work-related learning, projects, placements and working in simulated environments that are designed to prepare you for the working world.
Open Day
Our next open day is Wed 10 July
VISIT US! Have a look around and get a feel for what it’s like to live and study here. We’ll be on hand to talk to you about your course interests and show you all of our amazing facilities. You’ll also get to meet tutors and other students…
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