BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance
Lincoln, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
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Introduction
Accountants play an integral role in the business world, providing the financial information needed to inform decisions at all levels of an organisation.
Our BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance can help you to take on real-world challenges by applying critical thought in the accountancy and finance discipline. You are able to gain a solid understanding of accountancy and finance and critically reflect on your learning, while developing the commercial awareness, problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and teamworking that are highly valued by employers.
The course features two different pathways, with one offering exemptions from elements of the professional qualification for ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, and AIA. Students can choose which route they would like to pursue at the end of the first year. The content for both routes is the same with the main difference being the method of assessment employed. For the exempt route there will be examinations as well as other forms of assessments, for the non-exempt route the assessments will be mainly non-exam based.
"This information was correct at the time of publishing (July 2023)"
Admissions
Curriculum
How You Study
The course aims to provide a comprehensive grounding in accountancy and finance theories and practice, together with the business acumen needed in a complex global financial world.
The study of accountancy and finance progresses through the programme so that you can obtain a critical grasp of core theory along with a thorough knowledge and skills of application and analysis related to these disciplines.
During the programme, you will also explore key accounting and finance issues within the wider business context, and you can select from a range of options aligned to your own interests and career ambitions.
The exemptions pathway has been designed to support learners in becoming a professional accountant by obtaining a high level of exemption from professional body examinations.
The non-exemption route offers you opportunities to demonstrate a wide range of skills, knowledge, and understanding during coursework assignments rather than written examinations.
First Year
- Data Analytics for Business (Core)
- Foundations of Macroeconomics (Core)
- Foundations of Microeconomics (Core)
- Organisational Behaviour (Core)
- Principles of Marketing (Core)
- Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Year 1 (Option)
Second Year
- International Economics (Core)
- Competition and Regulation (Option)
- Financial Markets and Institutions (Option)
- LIBS International Year Abroad (Option)
- Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Year 2 (Option)
- Macroeconomic Environment for Business (Option)
- Professional Practice (Option)
Third Year
- Behavioural Finance and Economics (Option)/
- Financial Strategy (Option)
- Independent Project - Research (Option)
- Independent Project - Responsible Enterprise (Option)
- Independent Project- Negotiated Client-Based Project (Option)
- Lincoln Student Managed Investment Fund - Year 3 (Option)
- Private Banking and Wealth Management (Option)
How You Are Assessed
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module and will also be determined by which pathway is chosen. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as presentations, performances or observations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year.
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
Accreditations and Exemptions
The course currently provides a pathway that allows exemptions from elements of examination for the following:
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Association of International Accountants (AIA).
Depending on the exemptions sought, students may be required to undertake specific modules. Other exemptions are achieved upon completion of the course.
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Program Outcome
How You Study
The course aims to provide a comprehensive grounding in accountancy and finance theories and practice, together with the business acumen needed in a complex global financial world.
The study of accountancy and finance progresses through the programe so that you can obtain a critical grasp of core theory along with a thorough knowledge and skills of application and analysis related to these disciplines.
During the programe, you will also explore key accounting and finance issues within the wider business context, and you can select from a range of options aligned to your own interests and career ambitions.
The exemptions pathway has been designed to support learners in becoming a professional accountant by obtaining a high level of exemption from professional body examinations.
The non-exemption route offers you opportunities to demonstrate a wide range of skills, knowledge, and understanding during coursework assignments rather than written examinations.
Scholarships and Funding
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
A degree in Accountancy and Finance can prepare students for a career as an accountant, personal financial manager, tax adviser, chief financial officer, and beyond. Previous graduates have progressed to roles at HMRC and at companies including PwC and Santander.