Bachelor of Arts Accounting and Finance (NN43

The University of Chichester's BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme is officially accredited by the ACCA (The Chartered Association of Certified Accountants). Students will normally be granted exemption from the ACCA's F1 to F4, F7 and F9 exams.

In a world that seems to always be facing rapid change one of the few constants is the need for all organisations and business to have a clear understanding of their financial position. This applies from the smallest to the largest of enterprises and across all sectors. The Accounting and Finance course is underpinned by a broad base of general management modules, which are then built upon by studying more specialist accounting and finance topics. This combination of subject areas will provide students with a strong foundation to become a competent financial manager.

The first year of studies will introduce students to a broad range of management subjects. Typically students will be studying four modules a semester over the two semesters that make up our academic year.

The pattern of study in the second year is similar to that of the first but students will be studying more focused accounting and finance subjects including Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Taxation, and Management Accounting. In addition, in each semester students will be able to select an option module of their choice from a selection that are made available each year.

In final year students will study Advance Financial Accounting and Corporate Finance and in addition students will work on their Management Project. The Management Project allows students to study in depth an accounting and finance topic of their choice and, being in the region of 10,500 words, will be the single largest piece of work that they complete on the course. There is the option for students to undertake a paid one year professional placement after their second year with us and prior to their final year of study. Students who take advantage of this option typically show considerable personal and professional development in areas of knowledge and skills that are highly valued by employers.

Students are able to put their theoretical knowledge into practice through undertaking industry led projects, ensuring readiness for the world of accountancy after the completion of their degree.