Business Accounting
UCAS Code: N40B
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A maximum of three subjects are considered. Other 6-unit qualifications can be considered in lieu of one or two A-level subjects.
AS
Must be in different subjects to the A levels (and only if applicant is holding at least two A levels).
60 credits overall - 15 credits at level 2 and 45 credits at level 3. GCSE mathematics and English language at grade 4 or above or equivalent qualifications must be offered. GCSE science is not required for Access students.
In combination with other acceptable level 3 qualifications.
Must be in a topic related to the degree subject being applied for. Can be considered along with a GCE AS-level plus either two A-levels, two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language and Maths grade 4 or above or equivalents. Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment. Equivalent qualifications can be considered in lieu of GCSE subjects as long as the required subjects are covered. Acceptable equivalents considered in lieu of GCSE mathematics or English language at grade C: - City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy - Functional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2 Maths and English - Key Skills level 2 Application of Number and Communication
HNC (BTEC)
Overall Distinction profile Must be in a related subject. May be considered for advanced entry onto the second year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at level 4. A transcript will be required.
HND (BTEC)
Overall Distinction profile Must be in a related subject. May be considered for advanced entry onto the third year of the degree. Subject to satisfactory comparability of modular content at levels 4 and 5. A transcript will be required
For Students who complete the full IB Diploma obtain a total of 14 points or above from three Higher level subjects. Students who do not complete the IB Diploma will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates. Students must have grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) and English Group A – Grade 4 or above or English Group B and Ab initio – grade 5 A combination of GCSEs, A-levels and IB certificates will be considered on a case by case basis
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Must include Mathematics and English language. Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Must be offered along with either two A-levels (grades B and C), two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas (grades D and M) or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma (grades DM).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Can be offered along with either one A-level, 2 AS-levels or one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma qualification to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points.
112 tariff points Not including Early Years Must be offered along with either one A-level, 2 AS-levels or one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma qualification to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
112 tariff points Not including Early Years Must be offered along with either one A-level, 2 AS-levels or one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma qualification to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Maximum of three Advanced Highers can be considered together.
Scottish Higher
One or two Higher subjects only considered if offered along with two Advanced Highers.
UCAS Tariff
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Must be offered along with either two A-levels (grades B and B), two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas (grades D and M) or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma (grades DM).
About this course
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Looking for a Business and Accounting course in Birmingham? Our BSc Business Accounting degree is accredited by ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, AIA and IFA.
Designed to equip you with the intellectual and technical building blocks to kick-start your career in business and accounting, this degree's professional accreditations enable fast-track progression into the world of accountancy. You'll also have the option to take a year-long sandwich placement in industry during your course.
You will study accredited modules that are designed to meet high standards, and you’ll also have the option to undertake a full year’s work placement, gaining vital real-life skills. As you progress, you will become more effective and creative as a problem solver and be able to critically advise individuals and companies on a range of business-related matters.
You’ll develop the professional accounting skills required of any senior manager and have the flexibility to customise your own programme during the second and final years to become a specialist in economics, taxation, project management or international business.
Completing the course will not only enable you to follow careers in accountancy, but careers in any aspect of business, as you’ll have an in-depth understanding of all aspects of business operations.
**For full details, visit our website.**
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?You don't have to be an accountant if you take this degree, but over half of graduates take a look at the rewards on offer for accountancy trainees and go into the job. Many others go into other parts of the finance industry as advisors or book-keepers, and some go into management or marketing. London is very popular for accountancy graduates going into their first job, but it's also quite common to work in Scotland, with Glasgow a perennial hotbed of Scottish accountancy recruitment. If you want to find a job in finance as an accountancy graduates, recruitment agencies were particularly important last year, so try to get in touch with one as soon as you can to improve your chances.
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