Accounting courses

About Accountancy BA (hons) in Coventry University

A good accountant is a valuable asset to practically all forms of business. You can get trained up with a degree in Accountancy.

Monitoring and reporting on financial performance, accountants provide vital information for the organisations and business they work for. They are responsible for making and advising on a range of financial decisions – from setting product prices or determining the feasibility of multimillion pound developments to assessing the pros and cons of potential mergers and acquisitions.

Accredited by the UK’s leading professional bodies, this course is designed with a future accountancy career in mind and has achieved 93% in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2018. As well as providing exemptions from the relevant professional qualifications, professional experience and skills development are embedded throughout. There are opportunities to hear from current practitioners, take part in trade games and gain hands-on experience of key computerised accounting information systems like SAGE and SAP. 

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is accredited and recognised by the following bodies:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
• CPA Australia

Course information

With a focus on contemporary accounting and finance thought and practice, our degree aims to equip you with the personal and professional skills and knowledge for a career in the worlds of business, accounting and finance.

The ability to apply theory to practice, placing accounting and finance problems in a real-world context is a distinctive feature of this course. As well as simulation and practical exercises, such as preparing accounts or assessing financial investment options, you will be expected to apply theory to real-life scenarios that you might encounter on a day-to-day basis as a professional.

In the past, students have analysed the detail of corporate accounts from retailers such as Next plc and Marks and Spencer; they’ve also looked at the competencies and skills of easyJet in comparison to its competitors to try to ascertain what has contributed to its financial success.

Entry criteria

You can book to take a Coventry University English Language test if you:

• Hold a conditional offer for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus, or Coventry University College from the International Office;
• Hold a valid IELTS certificate with a minimum component of 5.0 for entry onto an undergraduate course, or a minimum component of 5.5 overall for entry onto a postgraduate course. An IELTS certificate is valid for 2 years from the test date;
• Have NOT recently taken the Coventry University English Language test;
• Have NOT recently undertaken a pre-sessional English course at Coventry University.

About the test

Similar to IELTS, the test assesses all 4 components: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. It will take up to 4 hours to complete:

• Listening (20 mins) - you will be given three recordings to listen to. You must then answer questions related to these recordings.
• Reading  (60 mins) - you will be given three pieces of text to read. You must then answer questions relating to each text.
• Writing (60 mins) - you will be given two essay titles for which you will need to write an essay on the subject area.
• Speaking (10 mins) - you will have a short interview with the examiner where you will be asked questions on a variety of subjects.

Each test is timed and conducted in exam conditions.

Documents required

You will need to bring the following documents to the test:

• Proof of your identity (passport or national identity card) at registration. You must bring the same identity document on the test day as the one recorded on your Online booking Form. If you do not do this you will not be allowed to take the test and you will not be eligible for a refund or transfer.

• A photocopy of your ID (passport or national identity card)

• Your original, valid IELTS certificate

• A copy of your IELTS certificate

• Your conditional offer letter from Coventry University

Results

You will be contacted with the results of your test within 2 weeks. We will tell you if you have met the entry criteria or not. We will not provide a breakdown of your results. Results are not transferable to any other Institution; they are only valid for study at Coventry University, Coventry University London Campus and Coventry University College.

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