COURSE CURRICULUM

The Accounting and Finance course provides advanced knowledge and practical skills required for careers in accounting, finance, banking, and business management. The curriculum covers key areas including advanced professional practice, financial management, accounting principles, reporting and governance, international financial markets, and the impact of global economics on organisations. Students also explore emerging challenges facing the financial sector through specialist study of cybersecurity and financial crime, helping them understand modern financial risks and regulatory requirements. Research skills are developed through the Contemporary Issues and Research Methods module, which prepares students for the independent dissertation project where they investigate a topic related to accounting or finance in depth. The programme combines technical financial expertise with analytical thinking, communication, and leadership skills that are highly valued by employers. Learning takes place through a mixture of independent study, tutorials, seminars, directed exercises, and interactive technology-based activities, encouraging both individual learning and collaboration with peers and tutors. Assessment methods vary across modules and include examinations, reports, presentations, and research-based assignments designed to reflect professional practice within the finance industry. Module availability may vary depending on the academic year.