University of West London, the United Kingdom
University of West London| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | find out | find out |
| BA (Hons) | Full-time | 4 years | September | GBP 9250 | GBP 11500 |
Course summary
Our accounting courses were rated the best in London for personal development in the National Student Survey 2016.
Overview
On this Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance you will learn principles of accounting and finance, while developing key skills to excel in the financial marketplace as well as gaining important professional experience. Our tutors are professionally qualified and have worked in industry, giving you the benefit of their experience and knowledge.
This course combines the theoretical knowledge that you will gain in lectures with practical experience, through a one year internship. With this combination of knowledge, skills and experience, you will be in a position to excel in the financial marketplace.
Why choose this course?
As a team, we do everything we can for our students, but do not take our word for it. Since the student satisfaction ratings were first introduced, this course has frequently featured in the top ten accounting degrees in the country.
The accountants in our teaching team are all professionally qualified, the majority with the Big Four accounting firms. All our teaching staff pride themselves on putting our students first, and you will always have academic support when you need it. Your tutors will work with you as an individual to make the most of your career opportunities.
How you learn is almost as important as what you learn, and it is our job to ensure we give you all the information you need in as interesting and varied a way as possible.
You will listen, learn, discuss and gain hands-on experience of how business and finance work through:
At the University of West London, we aim to combine traditional academic teaching with up-to-date training in the skills needed to be successful in the modern world.
Career and study progression
The course has been designed to maximise exemptions that may be obtained from the professional accounting bodies' examinations.
When you graduate you will be awarded up to nine exemptions from ACCA and it is possible to become a qualified accountant within two years of graduation. This means that in a period of five years you can achieve a good honours degree and a prestigious accounting qualification.
The course aims to start you on the path to a rewarding career in accounting or finance. Accounting firms - especially large international ones - offer a huge range of career opportunities to suit all interests, including:
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.
Other options available for BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Internship
Fees
Fees for home and EU students
Main feeFees for our 2018 courses have not yet been released.Funding
Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.
Entry requirements
You will need 112-120 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications, normally in a minimum of two subject areas. These can include:
You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
If you do not hold the above qualifications but possess relevant work experience, you are invited to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Please visit http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/your-country to check for local equivalencies.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses
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