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Overview
Our Accounting and Finance degree program is designed to help you kickstart a career in business, management, or finance. It will provide you with the skills that employers value, opening doors for career growth and development.
You'll learn both theory and practical skills, covering key areas like financial reporting, managerial accounting, auditing, taxation, law, and corporate finance.
Graduates of this course can benefit from exemptions when applying for membership with organizations such as the Institute of Financial Accountants, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
The foundation year will get you ready for university-level study, introducing you to important accounting and financial management concepts that you’ll need for the rest of the course.
By committing to this degree, you’ll gain skills that can be applied in any career, whether you’re working your way up in accounting and finance or starting your own business.
What will you learn to help your career? How do you manage finances in a business? Which business ideas have the biggest financial impact?
Our Accounting and Finance degree will give you the knowledge you need to build a successful career that fits your goals.
Curriculum
Foundation Year:
- Academic Skills for Higher Education (0 credits)
- Business and Ethical Awareness in the Financial Workplace (0 credits)
- Introduction to Communication and Digital Skills (0 credits)
- Introduction to Financial Accounting and Management (0 credits)
- Introduction to Management Accounting (0 credits)
- Foundation Year Project (0 credits)
Year 1:
- Dynamic Business Environment (20 credits)
- Financial Accounting (20 credits)
- Fundamental of Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility in Accounting and Financial Management (20 credits)
- Introduction to Business Accounting (20 credits)
- Management Accounting 1 (20 credits)
- Professional Accountant and IT Systems (20 credits)
Year 2:
- Business and Corporate Law (20 credits)
- Corporate Governance & Leadership (20 credits)
- Financial Reporting (20 credits)
- Management Accounting 2 (20 credits)
- Performance Management (20 credits)
- Research Methods (20 credits)
Year 3:
Mandatory Modules:
- Audit and Assurance (20 credits)
- Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Finance (20 credits)
- Financial Management (20 credits)
- UK Taxation (20 credits)
Option 1:
- Dissertation (40 credits)
Option 2:
- Business Ethics (20 credits)
- Research Project (20 credits)
entry requirements
Applicants Must be Aged 18+ and:
Hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).
Have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent qualification.
Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, numeracy, and writing skills (more details can be found in the 'Next Steps' section).
Applicants Aged 21+:
We welcome applications from students aged 21 and above who may not meet the standard entry requirements but can demonstrate strong commitment to studying. Applicants should provide evidence of academic, professional, or vocational experience in a related field.
Be assessed via an interview for listening, speaking, and writing skills (more details can be found in the 'Next Steps' section).
Next Steps:
Fill out the application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
Submit your supporting documents when requested by Surmount Academy.
Participate in a panel interview to assess listening and speaking skills. You will also complete a numeracy test and a personal reflection statement to assess your writing.
Surmount Academy’s team will guide you through the admission process and help with the final decision on your application.
Required Documents
- 1. Passport
- 2. Evidence of previous academic qualifications and transcripts (including translations if your qualifications are not in English)
- 3. Evidence of English proficiency (where applicable)
Steps to apply
- 1. Decide on your course
- 2. Explore your entry options and check the requirements
- 3. Gather your documentation
