Entry Requirements

Applicants will need 64 UCAS Tariff Points or above from one or more of the following:

• A levels
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma/Subsidiary Diploma/Certificate
• BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma
• International Baccalaureate
• Access to Higher Education Diploma (minimum 30 credits at Merit or above)
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (old specification) or Grade 4 (new specification) or above OR a Level 2 equivalent such as Functional Skills.

For any qualification not identified above the HE Admission Team will determine equivalences through UKNARIC.

Applicants wishing to be considered for entry to the second year of study or wishing to import credits or evidence of prior learning into the course for which they are applying will be considered in accordance with the awarding bodies policy on Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning.

Applications from mature students who do not possess the entry requirements as listed above but who possess related professional experience or professional qualifications are welcome to apply. You will need to demonstrate by interview exceptional entry portfolio (this is likely to include evidence of paid or unpaid work experience) and/or written assessment that you are suitable for the course. In the first instance we suggest you contact HEAdmissions@southessex.ac.uk to discuss your application.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

Successful applicants for this programme may require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before commencing practice placement. DBS identification documents are verified by trained staff in line with DBS guidelines as part of the admissions process. The administration charge for this service will be incorporated into the course fees.

Important:

Disclosure and Barring checks cannot be carried out for applicants who are not or have never been resident in the UK. Applicants who reside or previously have resided overseas will be required to provide a criminal record check or certificate of good conduct from their country or countries of residence prior to entry on to the course.

Course Structure

Course Structure:

Year one modules (Level 4)

• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Introduction to Financial Accounting
• Quantitative Methods for Accounting
• Business and Economic Environment
• Professional Skills for Accountants
• Business Law and Ethics

Year two modules (Level 5)

• Management Accounting for Decision Making and Control
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Markets and Investment
• Taxation
• Principles of Auditing
• Company Law and Governance

Year three Modules (Level 6)

• Strategic Management Accounting
• Advanced Financial Reporting
• Corporate Financial Management
• Audit Practice
• Accounting and Finance Dissertation

Teaching and Learning:

Contact hours: 13 hours per week. Plus independent study (suggested 30 hours per week).

You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of independent learning.

A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.

You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your module lecturers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your module leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback.

Feedback on the Final Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout the module via supervision meetings as scheduled with an allotted dissertation supervisor.

Teaching & Learning

Lectures will take place in small groups, with no more than 30 students, while workshops and seminars will be no larger than 15 students. This will enable high quality interactive and student led teaching through the duration of the degree programme.

Independent learning

As with all undergraduate degree programmes emphasis is placed upon you undertaking independent learning from the very beginning of the degree. You will be expected to explore and be challenged by exciting theories and concepts in the subject discipline of accounting and finance within a collegiate supportive environment. As you progress within the degree, the level of independent learning will increase, reflecting your growing expertise with the subject discipline.

Assessment & Feedback

A range of methods are used to develop skills and to assess progress and learning. Assessment methods include:

• Examinations
• Academic essays
• Reports
• Case studies
• Individual/group presentations

Feedback

Formative (both formal and informal) and summative assessment will underpin your progress throughout the degree. Typically, a module will have two summative assessments. Formative assessments are designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to complete subsequent summative assessments. Formative feedback and feedforward will enable you to review your performance and enhance your learning.

Informal formative assessment is a continuous process and will emerge from supporting you in learning activities, typically in seminars, workshops and tutorials. Formal formative assessment will take place through mock tests, observation of presentations and revision classes. Timely provision of feedback on both formative and summative work will provide clear developmental support as you progress through a module and through the course. Emphasis is placed on the role of all forms of feedback including verbal feedback in class and written comments on work. The significance of use of feedback and feedforward will be emphasised to you at all levels of the course.

Summative assessment feedback will enable you to understand your performance in the context of quality of your potential award and their personal and academic development. You will therefore be provided with written or online feedback and feedforward on all assessed coursework activities and review of examination results through the Tutorial System.

You will be given the opportunity to receive formative feedback on work throughout your degree, in order to continue to improve your approaches to a range of activities, including presentations, essays and reports.

Course Cost

Adult, full_time: £9000 per year

Fees are per academic year for Home/UK students.

Additional course costs can be found here

What Next...

Progression and Recent Successes:

This qualification allows progression into diverse financial occupations and specialisms. ACCA exemption accreditation (for specific modules) provides a fast track route into the accounting and finance sector in roles such as Chartered and Certified Accountants, Financial Accounts Managers, Payroll Managers, and Business related associate professionals.