Course Overview
UCAS course code: |
79N6 |
Level of study: |
Undergraduate degree |
Tuition Fees |
Fees and Finances |
Entry requirements: |
Grades BCC at A Level, or international equivalent. Grade C* in GCSE Maths, or equivalent.
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English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent
Other English language tests are accepted, click here to find out more.
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Mode of study: |
Full-time |
Duration: |
3 years |
Assessment method: |
A combination of coursework and examination |
Student finance: |
Available |
Location: |
London |
Start dates: |
September |
Application deadline: |
Next application deadline
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Course Overview
Do you wish to become a financial leader?
Do you wish to use your analytical skills to drive financial decisions?
Our BSc Hons Accounting with Management programme creates the opportunity to develop your skillset in accountancy, financial services, auditing and leadership, building a solid foundation for your career progression.
About this course
By revenue, the market size of the accounting and auditing industry is £5.8bn in 2022 (Ibis World 2022). This course provides a solid grounding in theory and practice, offers an excellent foundation in becoming a qualified accountant, and gives exemptions for 9 of the 13 papers for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification. Â
Accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
- Practice linking theories of accounting to a broad economic, legal, and social environment
- Learn the basic principles of auditing, investment, finance, taxation, and their implications on individuals and organisations
- Explore alternative recognition rules and valuation bases
- Record, prepare, and present financial information using qualitative and quantitative techniques
- Understand UNESCO’s Education for Sustainable Development theme of ‘Accountability and Ethics’
This course is delivered as part of a partnership between QA Higher Education and Ulster University. The programme is validated by the University and delivered by QA Higher Education.
Teaching and assessment methods
Lectures and seminars |
12 hours per week |
Self-study |
28 hours per week |
Assessment |
A combination of coursework and examination, or coursework only |
Career opportunities
Upon graduation, you will have developed strong levels of communication and leadership skills, along with sufficient analytical and numerical skills to help you succeed in your role in accountancy and business. You may also choose to study further at master’s level.
Accounting |
Risk management |
Forecasting |
Auditing |
Management |
Communication |
Budgeting |
Customer service |
Leaderships |
Competitive job roles this programme might open up for you: |
Financial accountant |
Management accountant |
 Taxation specialist |
Management consultant |
Chartered accountant |
Audit manager |
Meet your programme leader
Emmanuel Musa – BSc (Hons) Accounting with Management
Emmanuel is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA). He has taught accounting modules at levels 3-7 (across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes), including financial accounting, management accounting as well as decision making and risk management.
Emmanuel started his career as a member of the Association of Accounting Technician (AAT), working in the operations department of a financial services firm, before proceeding to earn a bachelor’s degree in applied accounting.
Currently, Emmanuel is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and an active member of the ACCA Regional Network.
Experience
• PhD Management
• MSc Business Analysis and Consulting
• Post Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
• MBA Finance
• BSc Applied Accounting
• Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Modules
All modules are core and 20 credits unless specified.
Year 1
Introductory Accounting
Challenge your academic capabilities with an intellectually stimulating foundation course in accounting.
- Learn the skills and techniques appropriate to practical accounting
- Gain an understanding of basic accounting theory
Academic and Professional Skills
This module is designed to enhance your understanding of effective learning processes and develop your critical and analytical thinking.
- Navigate diverse scenarios with an emphasis on decent work and well-being
- Engage in lifelong learning with a strong foundation in ethical and sustainable practices
Digital Skills for Accounting & Data Analytics
This module aims to introduce you to the theory and practice of digital skills in modern organisations.
- Learn practical digital skills to enhance your studies and future business applications
- Gain opportunities for additional certification
Business & The Economy
This module will provide an introduction to the fundamental concepts and applications of economics.
- Understand how economics affects individuals, firms, and governments
- Discover how economics impacts the policy decisions taken in industry, commerce, and local government
Principles of Financial Accounting
This module will develop many of the concepts introduced in the Introductory Accounting module for sole traders when partnerships and limited company financial statements are introduced in addition to simple group accounts.
- Understand the theoretical concepts underpinning the preparation of partnership, limited company and simple group financial statements
- Apply the skills required in recording, preparing, and analysing accounts and consider their implications for individuals, businesses, and society
Principles of Management Accounting
This module aims to introduce you to the area of management accounting, examining how management accounting information contributes to costing decisions, budgeting, and decision-making.
- Understand the basic principles and fundamentals of cost accounting, budgeting, and short-term decision-making
- Learn how to apply these fundamental techniques to business situations
Year 2
Financial Accounting
On this module, you will develop a sound understanding of the academic concepts and practical application of issues underpinning external financial reporting.
- Explore issues in external financial reporting in both a local and international context
Management Accounting
This module will enable you to develop an understanding and appreciation for the work that a management accountant is expected to perform in modern organisations.
- Understand the role of the management accountant and how this contributes to the achievement of organisational objectives
- Discover how to use and apply management accounting techniques for decision making, planning, and control to enable organisations to develop and assess performance
Skills for Career Success
This module aims to prepare you for successful entry into the professional workforce, ensuring you are ready to pursue your chosen career path with confidence and professionalism.
- Increase your awareness of graduate career options and enhance the key skills and attributes that employers value
- Discover how to plan your career development strategically and learn how to market yourself effectively
Law for Accounting
This module provides a general introduction to the workings of the UK legal system, with a particular focus on the English legal system.
- Discover more detailed information relating to particular aspects of law which are relevant to businesses, including incorporated businesses
- Develop a variety of basic skills associated with handling legal materials and sources
Contemporary Business Finance
This module will introduce you to the study of business finance and enable you to explore common issues within the field.
- Examine issues mainly from the viewpoint of a corporate financial manager within a small to medium-sized limited company that operates on a national basis.
Risk Management, Analysis and Assurance
This module will equip you with the skills to identify, analyse, and manage risks, integrating both theoretical and practical approaches.
- Contribute effectively to the decision-making process by focusing on risk assessment and assurance practices
- Develop robust risk management strategies
Year 3
Taxation
On this module, you will focus on and learn the fundamental taxation practices associated with a career in professional accounting in the modern era.
- Understand the effect of taxation on the economic decision-making processes of individuals and organisations
Audit and Assurance
This module aims to equip you with auditing and assurance skills, fostering your development as an ethical, engaged, and collaborative professional.
- Learn to critically apply auditing principles and methodologies
- Enhance your ability to contribute to the integrity of financial reporting and act as a responsible, active citizen in your future career
Corporate Financial Reporting
On this module, you will be provided with an academically challenging and intellectually stimulating study of accounting standards.
- Learn the skills and techniques appropriate to the solution of practical accounting problems
- Understand the reporting requirements of the regulatory statutory, and accounting bodies,and apply the international accounting standards used in the preparation and presentation of financial information
Advanced Management Accounting
This module will develop your appreciation of the nature, practice, and application of management accounting and the link between management accounting and strategic choice.
- Critically appraise advanced practices and theories related to the discipline
- Consider the changing role of accounting and the management accountant
Governance, Risk and Ethics
This module aims to investigate the key components for securing the highest standards of effective corporate governance. On this module, you will explore topics such as:
- Corporate governance and decision-making
- Business ethics
- Corporate sustainability
- Ethical trade
- Responsible entrepreneurship
International Financial Management
On this module, you will learn about the important role that financial management plays in supporting boards of directors to make investment, finance, and dividend decisions within large-sized, public, multinational companies.
- Develop an awareness of the risks to multinationals of climate change, international trade, international investment, and raising funds through global financial markets and institutions
- Critique the impact of strategic corporate decision-making on stakeholders
The course information displayed on this page is correct for the academic year 2025/26. We aim to run the course as advertised however, changes may be necessary due to updates to the curriculum (due to academic or industry developments), student demand or UK compliance reasons.
Academic requirements
- GCSE grade C* in Mathematics, or international equivalent.
And either:
- Grades BCC at A-Level, or international equivalent (NARIC); or
- Merit profile in the UK accredited QCF/NQF Level 3 qualification worth 180 credits and/or 1060 Guided Learning Hours (as defined by Ofqual)
For country-specific entry requirements, please visit the entry requirements page.
Students with a foundation degree or an International Foundation Programme may also be considered for entry provided that the qualification equates to at least 1,060 Guided Learning Hours or 120 CATS credits/60 ECTS credits and have achieved an average of 55%.
If you have any questions regarding your entry requirements, please contact us and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.
English language requirements
Applicants must satisfy our general entry requirements as well as meeting specific requirements.
The general entry requirements are any of the following:
- IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5, or equivalent
- HKDSE English Language – Grade 4 overall with no less than 3 in any of the 4 sub-skills
- Indian Standard XII English – Minimum of 70% (in Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or Indian Certificate in Secondary Education (ICSE) only)
- WAEC – C6
If you do not have the required IELTS, you may be eligible to study on our Pre-Sessional programmes:
- If you have IELTS 5.5, with a maximum score of 5.0, you may be eligible to study on our Pre-Sessional Standard programme.
- If you have IELTS 5.0, with a maximum score of 4.5, you may be eligible to study on our Pre-Sessional Plus programme.
Tuition fees for 2025/26
- UK/Home students: £9,535 per annum
- International students: £12,600 per annum
This course is eligible for student finance through Student Finance England (Home students only).
You will need to have access to a laptop/PC required and reliable high-speed internet connection for your virtual classes and group assignments.
What does my tuition pay for?
Included in your tuition fees |
Academic Support, including the Academic Community of Excellence (ACE) Team |
Careers and Employability Service |
Class hours (lectures, seminars and tutorials) |
Facilities (computers, on-campus wi-fi, printers, vending machines) |
Library resources, including a large online catalogue of books, journals and more |
Online resources |
Social spaces (quiet study spaces, multi-faith rooms and spaces to socialise) |
Student Support (Welfare Team, Finance Team and more) |
Tuition fees do not cover the cost of subject books, stationery, printing and photocopying costs, accommodation, living expenses, travel, hobbies, sports or any other extracurricular activities.
The modules you will study may require you to purchase additional course textbooks and you should be prepared to buy some additional texts We recommend allowing an additional £180 per year for the duration of your course.
Information for international students
Ulster University is committed to providing the best possible experience to all our students. To ensure you secure your place with us, we require our international students to pay a deposit towards their fees. More information can be found here.
Scholarships and discounts
For self-funding students, we offer a range of scholarships and early payment fee discounts, you can find out more here.
How to find out more
To find out more about this course, we recommend that you complete our enquiry form and one of our team will contact you to discuss your options.
How to apply
You can apply to study the BSc Hons Accounting and Management via the following methods.
APPLY FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
You will be directed to a QA Higher Education portal to set up an account and complete your application.
*Please note: The London daytime programme is now closed to international students.
Apply via UCAS
If you apply through UCAS, you will need to include the relevant codes below in your application.
UCAS course code: 79N6
Institute code: U20
Campus code: V
Information for disabled applicants
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If you’re not sure or have any questions about studying with us, please contact us and one of our team will be able to help.