BSc (Hons) Accounting

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, theories, and practices. Students will learn how to prepare and analyze financial statements, understand taxation laws, and manage financial resources. The course also covers specialized topics such as auditing, financial planning, and management accounting. Graduates of this program are well-equipped to pursue careers in accounting, finance, or related fields.

Additional Information

Our course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in the field. Our faculty consists of experienced professionals who bring real-world experience into the classroom, providing students with practical insights and valuable networking opportunities. Our curriculum is regularly updated to reflect changes in the industry, ensuring that our graduates are prepared for the challenges of the modern workplace.

Unlock Your Potential at De Montfort University - A Leading Institution for Accounting and Finance Education

De Montfort University is a leading institution for accounting and finance education. Our faculty has extensive experience in the field and provides students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical skills. Our campus offers state-of-the-art facilities, including specialized accounting labs and financial planning software, providing students with a comprehensive learning environment. Additionally, our location in Leicester provides easy access to professional networking opportunities and potential job placements.

Accounting BSc (Hons) will provide you with a high level of technical knowledge to underpin your future career as a chartered accountant. It provides a focused UK higher education academic experience strongly linked to accounting in a practical environment and to the role of finance trained staff working in a variety of roles within the economy.

The aim of the programme is to balance theoretical knowledge with practical application to allow you to develop a critical and questioning approach to the wide range of issues and opportunities faced by accountants in their working environment. It will allow you to understand the conceptual underpinnings of the various areas associated with the role accounting plays in everyday business.

This programme and the exemptions obtained allow you to benefit from a reduction in the time and the cost involved with qualifying as Chartered Certified Accountants. Completion of the programme will gain you eight exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), as well as exemptions from CIMA. You will also have the opportunity to experience student life as part of the larger accounting and finance department in a vibrant, global focused university.

Entry criteria

This is a top-up programme only available to students who have undertaken the equivalent of 240 credits at levels 4 and 5.

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications where the previous professional qualifications or experience are within an accounting and finance role

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.