Accounting & Finance courses

About Accounting And Financial Studies, BA (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Studies will provide you with a valuable insight into the nature of the accounting process and its varied applications in business life. It includes subjects which are fundamental to an understanding of the financial position of an enterprise and equally importantly examines other disciplines which recognise that business success cannot simply be measured in financial terms.

The course recognises the challenges and limitations encountered by placing excessive reliance upon financial information as the major source of information for business and personal decisions. The subjectivity and flexibility which underlies much financial and management information is examined and their consequences explored.

You will also have the option to study your second year at our Cyprus campus.

Take advantage of the optional 48-week paid placement within industry in Year 3. Providing a great opportunity to experience the real work and put theory into practice in a professional business environment.

This course provides a sound understanding of accounting and financial studies for students interested in a financial or related consultancy career within the accountancy profession, industry or commerce. It would also be of interest to those seeking to service these industries, such as a career in information systems development. The course can provide the education, skills and experiences needed by financially astute professionals, with these professionals able to go on to make real changes and contributions to businesses, without qualifying as an accountant first.

• Accounting at UCLan is 1st in the UK for learning opportunities and 1st in the North West for teaching quality  - National Student Survey 2019.
• The course takes a realistic view of accounting and financial studies by recognising the challenges and limitations of placing excessive reliance on financial information for business and personal decisions.
• The subjectivity and flexibility which underlies financial and management information is examined and their consequences explored to provide you with a deep and functional understanding.
• Put theory into practice with the opportunity to take an optional 48-week industry paid placement, in the UK or overseas.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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