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Applying through UCAS? Apply here (N724)
Course Code: N724
Applying through UCAS? Apply here (N722)
Course Code: N722
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Why choose the School of Accounting, Finance and Law
Our BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Association of International Accountants (AIA)
You benefit from our links with finance and accounting’s ‘big four’ Ernst & Young, KPMG, PwC and Deloitte as well as professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
Our Law courses are in the UK top 10 for graduate prospects - outcomes (CUG 2024)
About the course
This course is currently recruiting to September 2024 only
Increasingly the business and financial sectors are looking for graduates with skills in both financial management and the information technologies key to its operation. This up-to-the-minute course combines these two fields opening up a choice of career paths when you graduate.
Through the course you develop core financial management skills while enhancing your knowledge of emerging information technologies and your expertise in applying them in key financial management areas.
The course has been mapped to the Certificate in Corporate Finance from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) along with the Certificate in Retail and Digital Banking from the London Institute of Banking and Finance (LIBF). Both certificates are recognised by the industry regulator the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the sector certifying that holders have an advanced level of understanding of the key areas of finance and banking.
Why choose this course?
- Learn in our state-of-the-art trading room equipped with high-performance computers with access to industry-leading software and applications like Reuters Eikon
- Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by an international faculty recognised for their top-level research in business and finance
- Study at a Business School with partners across the world giving you to the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global market
- Build your understanding of the sector through industry visits to centres like the Bank of England and London Stock Exchange as well as attending fintech events and expos
- Gain valuable insights from industry experts through masterclasses and talks at the University
- Develop transferable skills and experience in critical thinking problem solving presentation and team-working
- As a graduate you can pursue a career in commerce industry and financial services including accountancy. You can also study at postgraduate and professional level opening up a career path to senior financial positions in a variety of settings
- Take the course over four years and include a fee-free year in industry (see below) building experience and making contacts for the future
- If you need to step up to higher education start with a Foundation Year (see below) which guarantees entry to the undergraduate degree
with Professional Practice Year
This course has the option to be taken over four years which includes a year placement in industry. Undertaking a year in industry has many benefits. You gain practical experience and build your CV, as well as being a great opportunity to sample a profession and network with potential future employers.
There is no tuition fee for the placement year enabling you to gain an extra year of experience for free.
*Only available to UK/EU students.
with Foundation Year
A Degree with a Foundation Year gives you guaranteed entry to an Undergraduate course.
Whether you’re returning to learning and require additional help and support to up-skill, or if you didn’t quite meet the grades to pursue an Undergraduate course, our Degrees with Foundation Year provide a fantastic entry route for you to work towards a degree level qualification.
With our guidance and support you’ll get up to speed within one year, and will be ready to seamlessly progress on to undergraduate study at Bedfordshire.
The Foundation Year provides an opportunity to build up your academic writing skills and numeracy, and will also cover a range of subject specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree.
This is an integrated four-year degree, with the foundation year as a key part of the course. You will need to successfully complete the Foundation Year to progress on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree.
Why study a degree with a Foundation Year?
- Broad-based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills
- Coverage of a variety of areas typically delivered by an expert in this area
- Gain an understanding of a subject before choosing which route you wish to specialise in
- Great introduction to further study, and guaranteed progression on to one of our Undergraduate degrees
The degrees offering a Foundation Year provide excellent preparation for your future studies.
During your Foundation Year you will get the opportunity to talk to tutors about your degree study and future career aspirations, and receive guidance on the most appropriate Undergraduate course to help you achieve this; providing you meet the entry requirements and pass the Foundation Year.
Course Leader - Dr Seyefar Clement
I am a Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Law.
I teach a range of finance and accounting related subjects on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In addition, I coordinate units that run across different locations and partner institutions.
Course Leader - Dr Seyefar Clement
I am a Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Law.
I teach a range of finance and accounting related subjects on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In addition, I coordinate units that run across different locations and partner institutions.
Course Leader - Dr Seyefar Clement
I am a Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Law.
I teach a range of finance and accounting related subjects on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
In addition, I coordinate units that run across different locations and partner institutions.
What will you study?
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How will you be assessed?
This course is subject to approval. More information is coming soon.
Careers
This course is subject to approval. More information is coming soon.
Entry Requirements
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Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
Fees for this course
UK
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2025/26 is £9,250 per year. You can apply for a loan from the Government to help pay for your tuition fees. You can also apply for a maintenance loan from the Government to help cover your living costs. See www.gov.uk/student-finance
Excellence Scholarships
Worth £2,500 per year of study over three years when you score a defined number of UCAS tariff points from specified qualifications*
» If you don’t qualify for an Excellence Scholarship but have 120 UCAS tariff points, you have enough points for one of our Achievement Scholarships offering £500 per year of study**
» Other scholarships, bursaries and financial support packages are available
* Points requirements vary depending on type of qualification.
** Threshold is 120 UCAS tariff points across all awarding bodies and qualifications.
International
The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2025/26 is £16,900 per year.
There are range of Scholarships available to help support you through your studies with us.
A full list of scholarships can be found here.
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