Surrey's Accounting and Finance programme is an excellent way to prepare yourself for any chartered professional accounting qualification, and is also a great way to find out if it is the right career choice for you.
Professionals with accounting and finance skills are in high demand globally. Our degree provides you with both a thorough theoretical grounding in accounting and finance, and a practical insight into how this knowledge can be applied in the business world.
You will study each of the key elements of accounting and finance in detail, as well as undertaking subjects that increase your depth of understanding of management within organisations.
Those qualifying in this specialism find employment in a wide range of sectors, including the ‘Big Four’ accountancy firms and large multinational corporations. Employers’ demand for qualified accountants continues to grow. You will have the opportunity to prepare yourself for any Chartered Accounting qualification during or after this degree programme. The modules in the programme are carefully designed to match the requirements of the professional bodies.
The programme consists of compulsory and optional modules that you study to earn credits towards your final degree.
We will provide you with an insight into the various facets of business operations and introduce you to the way businesses operate within a global political, legal and social environment. Throughout the programme you will explore the challenges of managing people, processes, customers and finances within business. As your studies progress you will learn how businesses pursue their strategic direction.
In Year 1 all modules are compulsory and your study is focused on learning the fundamental elements of financial and management accounting, providing a valuable platform of knowledge. This year will also build your knowledge in economics and provide you with fundamental training in business mathematics.
Compulsory modules:
In Year 2 you will learn the fundamental elements of finance and explore other more advanced modules such as Taxation and Intermediate Economics. All modules at this level are also compulsory.
Compulsory modules:
At Surrey Business School, we work in partnership with a range of prestigious organisations to provide you with Professional Training opportunities across all sectors of business in the UK and overseas. Companies such as PwC, American Express, Ericsson, Goldman Sachs, Pepsico and Nestlé are participating in the scheme in the current placement year.
In Year 3, the combination of optional and compulsory modules allows you to explore areas such as Financial Risk Management and Firms and Markets. Business Strategy allows you to understand how modern businesses make strategic management decisions. During Year 3, you will have the opportunity to choose up to three modules from a carefully selected list that includes topics such as Entrepreneurship and Business Planning.
Compulsory modules include:
Three optional modules.
Optional modules in Year 3 include:
Our programme is accredited by the three major UK accounting bodies, ICAEW, ACCA and CIMA. No matter which body you choose to join, you will earn exemptions from a significant number of professional examinations, and a suitable placement year may also contribute in part towards the three years of practical experience that most bodies require.
The optional Professional Training placement year consolidates the management education you have acquired and provides a platform to build on when you return to your studies. It gives a valuable opportunity to put your management learning into practice in real organisations in the UK, with some placements available overseas.
Surrey Business School has many years’ experience of helping students secure one-year paid placements appropriate to their degree programme or career direction, and has partnerships with a range of excellent companies. Placements are offered across all sectors of business. Companies such as PwC, American Express, Ericsson, Goldman Sachs, Pepsico and Nestle are participating in the scheme in the current placement year.
Elements of your Professional Training programme may also contribute in part towards the three years’ practical experience required by most of the professional accountancy bodies. You will be encouraged to document your activities so that you can start to build your record of relevant experience.
Each 15-credit module is designed to involve 150 hours of student work. This time will be spent in lectures, computer labs and tutorials, and includes private study on your own or in small study groups. You will also write essays and assignments drawing on your understanding of a particular area.
Our staff members are innovative in delivering engaging learning sessions that bring together theory and practice for your intellectual and professional development.
Surrey Business School has a proven track record of graduate employment and this programme has been especially designed to help ensure excellent employment opportunities in all sectors.
Upon graduation, if you choose to join one of the professional accounting bodies that have accredited the programme you will receive exemptions from several professional examinations, giving you a head start in achieving a professional qualification.
Graduates have gone on to enter employment at companies such as Apple and Intercontinental Hotels. Current final-year students have received job offers from their placement providers at KPMG, Ernst & Young, UBS and Deloitte.
Come to one of our Open Days, when you can tour the campus, speak to students and academic staff, see our student accommodation and ask as many questions as you like. In the meantime, order a personal prospectus – tailored to only include the subjects that interest you.
GCSE English Language at grade C or above and GCSE Mathematics at grade B or above (or equivalent).
Offers are normally made in terms of grades. Suitable candidates will be invited to an Applicant Day. During the visit to the University the candidate can find out more about the programme and meet staff and students.
Non-native speakers of English will normally be required to have IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-skill (or equivalent).
We offer intensive English language pre-sessional courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.
| Award | Course Length | Professional Training | UCAS code | KIS code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | 3 years | NN34 | View KIS data set | |
| BSc (Hons) | 4 years | NN34 | View KIS data set |
We offer a range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support.
See course information for students applying to start in September 2013.
Phone: +44 (0)1483 681 681
