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ba (hONS) BUSINESS ACCOUNTING AND finance – 2 years
(UNIVERSITY OF WALES)
Why take this course?
1. A two year programme is both cost and time effective.
- By taking a two year degree programme rather than the normal 3 year degree courses students obtain 2 main benefits
- Firstly Financial. Students both save money by reducing their living costs by a year and also gain an extra year of work and so salary. The total value of these benefits will differ but must be at least a minimum of £20000 and probably much more!
- Secondly Career. The intensive 2 year degree programme gives an experience far more similar to the work environment with tight deadlines and results orientation. The extra year of work experience helps accelerate promotion and career prospects.
2. A Professionally oriented Undergraduate Degree in Accounting and Finance
- The Course will equip students with a range of practical skills, which will allow them to develop to function competently in professional work related to Accounting and Finance.
- Students will gain critical understanding of the International Accounting Standards and the professional best practices within the sphere of Accounting and Finance.
- Opportunities for gaining further Professional Qualifications in Accounting and Finance by obtaining exemptions and for pursuing Postgraduate studies
- It is intended that students will be provided with the opportunity to complete a sound Undergraduate degree qualification which will form the basis for them to pursue Postgraduate level of studies within a relevant field and / or to continue their studies towards professional accreditation in the financial and / or accounting professions.
- Exciting career opportunities within a wide range of areas
- The Bachelors Degree in Business Accounting and Finance is a professionally oriented Undergraduate degree qualification intended to provide a sound foundation for those who aspire to work in the highly challenging areas of professional accountancy, investments, insurance, banking, financial analysis and management.
- All of the above career options are financially lucrative and provide high professional status.
COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
The course contains eighteen modules. The assessments are exams and coursework based as shown below.
Students have to pass 18 modules to be awarded the BA Business Accounting and Finance with Honours (BA Hons) but can be awarded an Ordinary degree (BA) if they pass 14 modules.
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Modules level 4
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1
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Business Communications
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2
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Business Management
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3
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Business Accounting
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4
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Business Economics
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5
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IT Management
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6
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Quantitative Studies
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No
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Modules level 5
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7
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Company and Business Law
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8
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HR Management
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9
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Management Accounting
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10
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Financial Management
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11
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Financial Accounting
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12
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Taxation
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No
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Modules level 6
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13
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Corporate Strategy
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14
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Contemporary Issues in Management
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15
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Performance Management
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16
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Corporate Finance
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17
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Financial Reporting
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18
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Auditing
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Each Module is marked out of 100 (%mark) with the pass mark being 40%.
When a student passes 18 subjects the Honours degree classification will depend upon the Grade Point Average (GPA) of modules studied at levels 5 & 6.
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Grade Point Average[GPA]
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Award
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70-100
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BA Honours First Class
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60-69
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BA Honours Upper second Class
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50-59
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BA Honours Lower second Class
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40-49
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BA Honours Third Class
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The class of the Honours Degree is very important for the students’ future career and/or further study
Course Duration and structure
The course duration is 24 months of full-time study, with 3 possible start dates in January, April or October every year.
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Course Start Date
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Course Finish Date
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Course Duration
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October 2009
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October 2011
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24 months
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January 2010
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January 2012
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24 months
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April 2010
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April 2012
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24 months
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The 2 year (24 months) Course is divided into 7 terms and students study 3 modules per term for the first 4 terms with 2 modules per term for the final 3 terms.
From the list above the first 12 subjects are studied in year 1 and the remaining 6 subjects are studied in year2
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Term
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Duration
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Study
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1
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3 months
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3 modules from Level 4 & 5
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2
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3 months
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3 modules from Level 4& 5
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3
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3 months
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3 modules from Level 4 & 5
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4
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3 months
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3 modules from Level 4 & 5
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5
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3 months
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2 modules from Level 6
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6
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3 months
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2 modules from Level 6
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7
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3 months
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2 modules from Level 6
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Total
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24 months
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18 modules
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Entry Requirements
Entry onto the “BA Business Accounting and Finance” Course is the standard University of Wales matriculation requirements. Applicants must be able to prove that their secondary qualifications are of A-Level standard or that they possess a relevant Diploma or professional qualification. Those with full and partial professional qualifications e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIM, ICSA can apply for exemptions and will be considered on a case by case basis. Mature students without these formal qualifications are also invited to apply.
Candidates must have a minimum English certification comparable to an IELTS level of 6.0.
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